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R502 EOS

1998 Saab 900

Bronze Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,246 mi
Last recorded154,246 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR502 EOS
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2012 154,246 miles

FUEL FILTER CORRODED. FUEL CAP DAMAGED B UT STILL SEALING. PASSENGER SEAT DOES NOT TILT SCRATCH ON SCREEN

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

NO CENTRE REAR VIEW MIRROR.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 154,111 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

FUEL FILTER CORRODED. FUEL CAP DAMAGED B UT STILL SEALING. PASSENGER SEAT DOES NOT TILT SCRATCH ON SCREEN

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 140,667 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 140,665 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 131,464 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 121,734 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 112,217 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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R502 EOS is a 1998 Saab 900 in Bronze 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 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 R502 EOS, 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 R502 EOS registered?

R502 EOS is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 3 February 1998.

Is R502 EOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R502 EOS 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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