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R463 EAW

1998 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,799 mi
Last recorded154,799 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR463 EAW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2012 154,799 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 148,430 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 148,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 141,677 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 141,677 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 130,926 miles

n/s/r brake flexi hose, ferrule corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2008 119,021 miles

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

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

both rear brake flexi pipe furrules corroded slightly

Pass 11 Jan 2007 10,848 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

exust shield loose

Pass 12 Jan 2006 100,337 miles

small split on n/s/f tyre inner sidewall-not to cords.

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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R463 EAW is a 1998 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 R463 EAW, 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 R463 EAW registered?

R463 EAW is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R463 EAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R463 EAW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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