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R437 VLN

1998 Saab 900

Purple Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,160 mi
Last recorded126,160 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR437 VLN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 126,160 miles

BRAKES FEEL SPONGY

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CLAMP FITTED INCORRECTLY (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front TOP MOUNT NOISEY

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front TOP MOUNT NOISEY

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

vehicle under body slightly rusty

Fail 30 Jan 2019 126,160 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire FILTER (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BRAKES FEEL SPONGY

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CLAMP FITTED INCORRECTLY (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front TOP MOUNT NOISEY

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front TOP MOUNT NOISEY

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

vehicle under body slightly rusty

Pass 1 Dec 2017 124,367 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors in various places (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 121,433 miles

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

tyres cracking and wearing on edges

Pass 7 Dec 2015 117,160 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint osf antiroll bar link bar upper ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules osr, wheel arch (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement osf front lower arm, outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement osf rear lower arm, rear bush (2.4.G.2)

nsf wiper streaks

oil leak

power steering rack damp

slight play steering wheel (12+6)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 117,160 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded nsr, wheel arch (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking osf lower (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement nsf rear lower arm, rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint osf antiroll bar link bar upper ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules osr, wheel arch (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement osf front lower arm, outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement osf rear lower arm, rear bush (2.4.G.2)

nsf wiper streaks

oil leak

power steering rack damp

slight play steering wheel (12+6)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 113,317 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 108,470 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 108,470 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and perished

Fail 8 Nov 2012 102,834 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 102,834 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 95,153 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 95,153 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 92,967 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 92,929 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 89,171 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 89,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 84,806 miles

body bulk head starting to crack near inner wing panels

o/s/rear tyre low on edges

Pass 5 Sep 2007 79,675 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 71,780 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 60,072 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 VLN is a 1998 Saab 900 in Purple with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R437 VLN, 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 VLN registered?

R437 VLN is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 7 January 1998.

Is R437 VLN safe to buy?

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