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R441 EKV

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

106,791 mi
Last recorded106,791 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR441 EKV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2013 106,791 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 106,791 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 105,100 miles

EML on

Rear section of exhaust rusty.

Fail 6 Aug 2012 105,089 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Rear section of exhaust rusty.

Fail 14 Jun 2011 99,508 miles

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

Off side rear tyre low on tread and has some side wall damage

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 99,508 miles

Off side rear tyre low on tread and has some side wall damage

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 93,854 miles

see checklist 44690

Fail 13 Jun 2010 93,823 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

see checklist 44690

Pass 29 May 2009 89,017 miles

front tyres very low on tread & o/s is smooth on inner edge,front struts rusty

Fail 26 May 2009 88,972 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front tyres very low on tread & o/s is smooth on inner edge,front struts rusty

Pass 28 May 2008 83,810 miles

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

c/l 536723

Pass 7 Jul 2007 81,585 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 79,958 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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R441 EKV is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 R441 EKV, 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 R441 EKV registered?

R441 EKV is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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