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R452 DNW

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

64,184 mi
Last recorded64,184 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR452 DNW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 64,184 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 63,859 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 62,807 miles

Offside Rear tyre is perished

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Apr 2017 62,005 miles

Offside Rear tyre is perished

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 62,005 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre is perished

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 May 2015 61,464 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 61,334 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 61,334 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 60,776 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 60,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 18 Feb 2011 60,342 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 60,342 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 57,246 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 53,987 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 53,987 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 51,365 miles

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

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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R452 DNW is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R452 DNW, 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 R452 DNW registered?

R452 DNW is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R452 DNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R452 DNW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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