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R441 YOF

1998 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,584 mi
Last recorded166,584 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR441 YOF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 166,584 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 162,283 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 162,283 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 155,545 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 151,091 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 143,990 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 143,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 2 Jul 2010 139,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

middle brake light has one bulb out

n/s/f mirror glass cracked

n/s/r handbrake return spring missing

Pass 2 Jul 2010 139,247 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

middle brake light has one bulb out

n/s/f mirror glass cracked

n/s/r handbrake return spring missing

Pass 29 Jun 2009 130,665 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 130,665 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Advise attn car should preferably not to be moved from only by low loader {major fluid leak from braking system}

Pass 26 Jun 2008 119,182 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 108,676 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 95,383 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 YOF is a 1998 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R441 YOF, 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 YOF registered?

R441 YOF is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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