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R459 LLJ

1998 Saab 900 S

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,832 mi
Last recorded169,832 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 900 S103,730 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR459 LLJ
MakeSaab
Model900 S
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2008 169,832 miles

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

small cut in offside front tyre wall

Fail 29 Feb 2008 169,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

small cut in offside front tyre wall

Pass 8 Jan 2007 159,713 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 150,131 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S?

Based on 8,317 MOT tests across 1,928 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
6,905
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 698
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 466
position lamp(s) not working 441
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 393
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 377
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R459 LLJ is a 1998 Saab 900 S in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Saab 900 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 103,730 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 698 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R459 LLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 S typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 900 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R459 LLJ registered?

R459 LLJ is a 1998 Saab 900 S, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is R459 LLJ safe to buy?

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