MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,686 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front washer jet partially blocked
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
fuel cap broken but sealing
high level brake lamp 1 led not working
How Reliable is the Saab 900 S?
Based on 8,317 MOT tests across 1,928 vehicles.
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R489 JMW is a 1998 Saab 900 S in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1998 Saab 900 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 103,730 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Saab 900 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 698 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R489 JMW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 900 S typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 900 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R489 JMW registered?
R489 JMW is a 1998 Saab 900 S, first registered on 30 January 1998.
Is R489 JMW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R489 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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