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R484 JMW

1998 Saab 900 SE Turbo

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,573 mi
Last recorded146,573 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR484 JMW
MakeSaab
Model900 SE Turbo
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2009 146,573 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 146,573 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 137,650 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 137,526 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 130,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2006 124,487 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 115,917 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

How Reliable is the Saab 900 SE Turbo?

Based on 1,925 MOT tests across 419 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
6,567
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
419
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 125
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 108
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 108
Registration plate lamp not working 78
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 77
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R484 JMW is a 1998 Saab 900 SE Turbo in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

The most common reason a Saab 900 SE Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R484 JMW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R484 JMW registered?

R484 JMW is a 1998 Saab 900 SE Turbo, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R484 JMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R484 JMW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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