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R446 YOF

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,015 mi
Last recorded97,015 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR446 YOF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2013 97,015 miles

offside rear tyre outer wall perishing

Fail 20 Apr 2013 97,015 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre outer wall perishing

Fail 20 Apr 2012 90,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 90,899 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 83,087 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 79,682 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 77,420 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer wall

Fail 29 Mar 2008 75,138 miles

Both O/S Front and Rear Tyre have Slight cracks on Inner Sidewalls

N/S Rear Tyre has Cracks on Outer Sidewal, No Cords Exposed

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 75,138 miles

Both O/S Front and Rear Tyre have Slight cracks on Inner Sidewalls

N/S Rear Tyre has Cracks on Outer Sidewal, No Cords Exposed

Pass 14 Mar 2007 72,833 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 72,787 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 68,700 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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R446 YOF is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R446 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 R446 YOF registered?

R446 YOF is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R446 YOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R446 YOF shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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