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R438 VLN

1998 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

74,403 mi
Last recorded74,403 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR438 VLN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 74,403 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp lens damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 May 2024 74,401 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp lens damaged

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 72,756 miles

Brake pipes corroded, covered in grease or other material

Exhaust system corroded but not seriously weakened

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also deformed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also deformed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle corroded but not seriously corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 72,747 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Unable to perform emission test due to vehicle overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipes corroded, covered in grease or other material

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust system corroded but not seriously weakened

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also deformed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also deformed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle corroded but not seriously corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 72,737 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2017 72,676 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 72,676 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 71,309 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 68,879 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 65,147 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 54,301 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 45,259 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

oil filter very corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2011 43,308 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 43,308 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 42,431 miles

nearside rear brake pad worn thin

windscreen wipers not effective

Fail 25 Aug 2010 42,431 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear brake pad worn thin

windscreen wipers not effective

Pass 9 Apr 2009 40,340 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 37,044 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2007 37,044 miles

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

offside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 34,237 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 34,237 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2005 30,511 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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R438 VLN is a 1998 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R438 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 R438 VLN registered?

R438 VLN is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is R438 VLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R438 VLN shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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