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R437 ACR

1998 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,268 mi
Last recorded163,268 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR437 ACR
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2020 163,268 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 160,347 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 155,516 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 150,380 miles

handbrake is nearing the end of its free travel

Pass 1 Dec 2016 143,427 miles

hand brake near end of travel

offside rear foot brake slight judder

Pass 1 Dec 2015 134,665 miles

slight blow on the rear exhaust box joint

Pass 3 Dec 2014 126,459 miles

EML on

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 117,805 miles

nearside reartyre close to the legal limit

offside front side light dim

offside front tyre VERY WORN on inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2012 109,231 miles

engine check light on

offside front side light dim

Fail 29 Nov 2012 109,231 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine check light on

offside front side light dim

Pass 25 Nov 2011 102,832 miles

nearside front lower suspension knocking

nearside front tyre very close to the limit

Fail 25 Nov 2011

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front lower suspension knocking

nearside front tyre very close to the limit

Pass 23 Dec 2010 98,322 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

latche warning light

Pass 18 Nov 2009 88,357 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 84,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 84,374 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 80,168 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 71,172 miles

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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R437 ACR is a 1998 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R437 ACR, 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 R437 ACR registered?

R437 ACR is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 6 January 1998.

Is R437 ACR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R437 ACR shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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