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R486 BNM

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

157,095 mi
Last recorded157,095 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR486 BNM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 157,095 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s & n/s lower ball joint arm centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pipe @ pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area by sub frame mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear o/s/r inner wheel arch rear section corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 153,609 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower ball joint arm centre bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 153,434 miles

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

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed battery cable (1.9.2c)

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 150,447 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone centre bush both o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 146,665 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement centre (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear seats folded down & seatbelt inspection not carried out

oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2014 141,691 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 136,564 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 136,564 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 133,270 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 133,270 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 131,394 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 131,390 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front and rear discs pitted

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside wiper rub ber has slight tear

Pass 26 Nov 2010 131,390 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front and rear discs pitted

Offside wiper rub ber has slight tear

Pass 29 Sep 2009 129,873 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear brake slightly binding

offside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 23 Sep 2009 129,873 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear brake slightly binding

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 17 Sep 2008 122,089 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 113,695 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 May 2006 110,578 miles

near side tyre tread slightly damaged

Pass 13 May 2005 104,814 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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R486 BNM is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R486 BNM, 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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R486 BNM is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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