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R49 ETU

1998 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

16,693 mi
Last recorded16,693 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR49 ETU
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 16,693 miles

advise all tyres perished

advise corrossion os inner floor

Pass 16 Sep 2022 16,620 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 16,358 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 16,358 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 16,049 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 15,277 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 14,407 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 13,750 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 13,062 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 12,077 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 11,071 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 10,215 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 9,504 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 8,563 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 7,479 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 7,300 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 7,067 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 6,729 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 6,729 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 6,463 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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R49 ETU is a 1998 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R49 ETU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R49 ETU?

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What year was R49 ETU registered?

R49 ETU is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R49 ETU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R49 ETU shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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