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R489 JMW

1998 Saab 900 S

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,686 mi
Last recorded114,686 miles
Recorded on29 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 900 S103,730 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR489 JMW
MakeSaab
Model900 S
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2009 114,686 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 111,990 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 May 2008 111,990 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 110,836 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 May 2007 110,647 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 96,761 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 96,761 miles

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.

65.3%
Pass Rate
6,905
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 698
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 466
position lamp(s) not working 441
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 393
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 377
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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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