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R495 ODP

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

104,583 mi
Last recorded104,583 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR495 ODP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2014 104,583 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust deteriorated and leaking

n/s/r tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 9 Jul 2013 100,401 miles

slight damage to front Reg Plate

surface corrosion on Rear Discs

Fail 9 Jul 2013 100,398 miles

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

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

slight damage to front Reg Plate

surface corrosion on Rear Discs

Pass 5 Jan 2012 93,212 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 91,983 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 85,676 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 81,546 miles

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

air leak on engine

Pass 16 Nov 2007 77,089 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 72,977 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 70,037 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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R495 ODP is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R495 ODP, 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 R495 ODP registered?

R495 ODP is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R495 ODP safe to buy?

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