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R436 TJB

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,400 mi
Last recorded118,400 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR436 TJB
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 118,400 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shocker mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 118,396 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shocker mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 115,684 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 112,701 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 112,701 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 109,519 miles

Airbag malfunction light on dash display indicating a fault within the system

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

Offside and Nearside rear tyres slightly perished inbetween tread

Fail 8 Jan 2013 109,518 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Airbag malfunction light on dash display indicating a fault within the system

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

Offside and Nearside rear tyres slightly perished inbetween tread

Pass 12 Jan 2012 106,670 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Outer Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 103,965 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 101,359 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 98,449 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 95,754 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 95,750 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 93,305 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 17,367 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 91,222 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 91,222 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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R436 TJB is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R436 TJB, 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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R436 TJB is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 26 January 1998.

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