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R439 LLJ

1998 Saab 900

Yellow Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

120,412 mi
Last recorded120,412 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR439 LLJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 120,412 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 115,076 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 107,419 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all front and rear coil springs excessives corroided

front brake discs rusty

Pass 10 Feb 2015 101,454 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

drivers seat does not latch forward

front brake discs corroded

near side rear tyre perished

Fail 5 Feb 2015 101,454 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

drivers seat does not latch forward

near side rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Mar 2013 98,240 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 79,729 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 79,729 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 74,137 miles

Centre Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 69,179 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 63,813 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 63,704 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 60,345 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 54,558 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 54,303 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2007 54,214 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 50,370 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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R439 LLJ is a 1998 Saab 900 in Yellow with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R439 LLJ, 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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R439 LLJ is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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