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R457 JPH

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,732 mi
Last recorded112,732 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR457 JPH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2012 112,732 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 112,636 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 108,051 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 108,051 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 102,966 miles

FRONT TYRES WILL REQUIRE CHANGING SHORTLY.

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

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

SLIGHT KNOCK AT STEERING(INSIDE OF RACK)?

Pass 18 Feb 2009 98,722 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 98,722 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK.

PIECE OF METAL IN L/H/R TYRE TREAD.

KNOCK AT STEERING?

L/H/F SHOCK ABSORBER COVER INSECURE.

L/H/F TYRE NEAR LEGAL LIMIT.

SLIGHT WEAR AT FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS.

Pass 26 Mar 2008 95,152 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 89,409 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 84,657 miles

front tyres on 2-3mm †rear tyres perished side walls †195/60/15 v

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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R457 JPH is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R457 JPH, 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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R457 JPH is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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