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R440 YOF

1998 Saab 9000

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

223,590 mi
Last recorded223,590 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Saab 9000114,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR440 YOF
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 223,590 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 218,395 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oversills fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2023 214,040 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 211,291 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 204,821 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases KAT deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 203,594 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 203,594 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 201,834 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 196,535 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

o/s and n/s front jacking points corroded

o/s and n/s front lower suspension arm mountings damaged

poss oil leak

slight brake bind n/s/f

Fail 6 Apr 2017 196,510 miles

Lower Fuel hose insecure filler neck area / clip broken (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing area x 2 and chassis section (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

o/s and n/s front jacking points corroded

o/s and n/s front lower suspension arm mountings damaged

poss oil leak

slight brake bind n/s/f

Pass 12 Apr 2016 188,553 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre low on air

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

both front jacking points rusty

Fail 11 Apr 2016 188,507 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre low on air

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

both front jacking points rusty

Pass 13 Apr 2015 178,720 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 169,840 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Apr 2014 169,651 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2013 160,431 miles

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

n/s front tyre has outer side wall damage

Fail 8 Apr 2013 160,431 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre has outer side wall damage

Pass 16 Apr 2012 151,071 miles

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 141,962 miles

n/s handbrake locating rubber mounting broken

Pass 11 Jun 2009 123,704 miles

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

o/s front lower screen is cracked

Pass 23 Jun 2008 112,086 miles

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

o/s front windscreen is cracked

Fail 13 Jun 2008 112,086 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s inner drive shaft gaiter split

o/s front windscreen is cracked

Pass 18 Jun 2007
Fail 13 Jun 2007 101,975 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 100,153 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2007 100,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 91,477 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Saab 9000?

Based on 22,372 MOT tests across 3,962 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
3,917
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
3,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,336
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,090
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 903
parking brake recording little or no effort 875
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 735
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R440 YOF is a 1998 Saab 9000 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 114,540 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,336 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R440 YOF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R440 YOF is a 1998 Saab 9000, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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