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R464 EFU

1998 Saab 900

Purple Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,691 mi
Last recorded134,691 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR464 EFU
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 134,691 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 10 Dec 2015 133,935 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seat

nearside mirror glass

Fail 8 Dec 2015 133,925 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seat

nearside mirror glass

Pass 11 Dec 2014 133,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front number plate damaged

n/s mirror glass slightly damaged

n/s/f indcator lens damaged

Fail 3 Dec 2014 133,438 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front number plate damaged

n/s mirror glass slightly damaged

n/s/f indcator lens damaged

Pass 2 Dec 2013 133,183 miles

Oil leak

n/s mirror glass has slight damaged

Pass 6 Dec 2012 132,876 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s mirror glass has slight damage

Fail 4 Dec 2012 132,861 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s mirror glass has slight damage

Pass 5 Dec 2011 132,221 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 129,314 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 129,301 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 125,150 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate

Pass 26 Nov 2008 117,945 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2007 102,147 miles

exhaust blowing slightly from joints

nearside front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Fail 17 Nov 2007 102,119 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust blowing slightly from joints

nearside front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2006 91,185 miles

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)

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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R464 EFU is a 1998 Saab 900 in Purple 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 R464 EFU, 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 R464 EFU registered?

R464 EFU is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R464 EFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R464 EFU 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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