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R455 GMW

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

134,841 mi
Last recorded134,841 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR455 GMW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2017 134,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch/floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 131,277 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 131,277 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 126,866 miles

parts of the exhaust are in poor condition

unable to test the rear seat belts due to seats being down

Fail 26 Oct 2015 126,863 miles

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

parts of the exhaust are in poor condition

unable to test the rear seat belts due to seats being down

Pass 25 Nov 2014 123,666 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2014 123,666 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 123,665 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Coolant level low

Handbrake lever high

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

Nearside and offside front floor pan has slight corrosion

Wipers smear

check engine light on

Pass 1 Nov 2013 118,458 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres going out of shape and starting to split

engine light on

n/s head light cracked

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 25 Oct 2013 118,457 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres going out of shape and starting to split

engine light on

n/s head light cracked

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2012 106,360 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

Pass 31 Oct 2011 99,484 miles

Engine warning (check engine)

Nearside front and offside rear damage

Nearside sun visor missing

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

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

Rear number plate sliglht insecure(one screw loose)

Fail 18 Oct 2010 90,274 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 90,274 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 85,464 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid level getting low

front brake disc's very slightly worn

front shock absorbers are slightly corroded

fuel cap damaged

o/s/r tyre slightly deteriorated

small cut n/s/r tyre

Fail 13 Oct 2009 85,464 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid level getting low

clutch worn!

coolant level low

exhaust heat shield insecure

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated & fouling body

fan belt deteriorated

front brake disc's very slightly worn

front registration plate cracked

front shock absorbers are slightly corroded

front wiper blades smear slightly

fuel cap damaged

n/s/r lamp broken

o/s/r tyre slightly deteriorated

parking brake lever comes up high

rear registration plate security poor

small cut n/s/r tyre

windscreen washer fluid level low

Pass 28 Oct 2008 78,973 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system fouling heat shield

fan belt deteriorated

front brake disc's slightly worn

front registration plate cracked

fuel cap slightly damaged

parking brake lever comes up high

rear registration plate security?

side play in parking brake lever

slight play in steering coloum

Fail 28 Oct 2008 78,973 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both registration plate lights are slightly dim

brake fluid level slightly low

coolant level low

exhaust system fouling heat shield

fan belt deteriorated

front brake disc's slightly worn

front registration plate cracked

fuel cap slightly damaged

parking brake lever comes up high

rear brake pads worn

rear registration plate security?

side play in parking brake lever

slight play in steering coloum

Pass 21 Nov 2007 72,525 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 72,482 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front brake pads wearing low

Light corrosion on front brake discs

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2006 64,222 miles

Front exhaust pipe has small leak in flexible joint

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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R455 GMW is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 R455 GMW, 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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R455 GMW is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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