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R434 KSF

1998 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

96,047 mi
Last recorded96,047 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR434 KSF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 96,047 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 95,676 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 95,491 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 95,165 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 95,165 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 94,993 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 94,993 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 94,808 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 94,804 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 94,537 miles

Rear No Plate poor condition

Pass 1 Apr 2019 94,230 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 94,230 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 93,985 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 93,985 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 93,752 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 93,491 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 93,322 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 93,322 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 92,944 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 92,944 miles

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 92,355 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 92,355 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 90,622 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 87,079 miles

Bonnet badge discoloured

Fail 21 Mar 2011 87,079 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Bonnet badge discoloured

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 82,757 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear no.plate starting to deteriate

Slight oil leak from distributor

Fail 22 Mar 2010 82,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear no.plate starting to deteriate

Slight oil leak from distributor

Pass 15 Apr 2009 74,801 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 74,801 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 65,277 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Apr 2007 55,091 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 55,091 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 49,403 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 49,403 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Saab 900?

Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
3,962
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
40,566
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,771
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,261
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 13,034
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 11,409
position lamp(s) not working 11,155
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R434 KSF is a 1998 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

Across all 1998 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 100,828 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,771 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R434 KSF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R434 KSF registered?

R434 KSF is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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