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R471 EFU

1998 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

106,083 mi
Last recorded106,083 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR471 EFU
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2010 106,083 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 106,083 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 101,686 miles

both front tyres worn close to limit on inside edges

Fail 31 Dec 2008 101,558 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres worn close to limit on inside edges

Pass 7 Dec 2007 95,931 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 95,861 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 90,364 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 84,772 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 84,772 miles

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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R471 EFU is a 1998 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R471 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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R471 EFU is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is R471 EFU safe to buy?

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