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R476 CDU

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

146,107 mi
Last recorded146,107 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR476 CDU
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2009 146,107 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 145,982 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

handbrake travel

nearside rear tyre has a screw in it

Pass 6 Jun 2008 131,122 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 131,110 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

slight damage to front number plate readable at time of test

Pass 21 Apr 2007 124,272 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 124,272 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

O/S/F drive shaft boot slight leak

O/S/F seat not tilting

O/S/R brake hose metal ends corroded

creaking noise N/S/F

hand brake travel high

not all bulbs working in centre stop light

windscreen chipped

Pass 20 Mar 2006 116,589 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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R476 CDU is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R476 CDU, 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 R476 CDU registered?

R476 CDU is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 7 January 1998.

Is R476 CDU safe to buy?

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