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R503 MUD

1998 Saab 900

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,931 mi
Last recorded159,931 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR503 MUD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 159,931 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 159,929 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 154,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 151,490 miles

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

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

both wiper blades poor

Pass 13 Mar 2014 146,582 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 141,437 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 136,911 miles

brake pipes corroded

exhaust heavily corroded

general underbody corrosion

rear tyres bald on edges

slight noise from steering rack

Pass 10 Mar 2011 130,538 miles

Brake discs corroding

Brake pipes corroding

Remaining exhaust corroding

Fail 10 Mar 2011 130,538 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake discs corroding

Brake pipes corroding

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

Remaining exhaust corroding

Fail 11 Mar 2010 123,205 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust blow centre pipe (near flexi coupling)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 123,205 miles

exhaust blow centre pipe (near flexi coupling)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 114,887 miles

ns mirror cover mising

nsf tyre worn and perished

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2008 106,478 miles

nearside mirror incomplete./ both rear tyres stepped./ nearside front tyre low on inside edge./nearside rear brake disc corroded./

Pass 2 Mar 2007 98,177 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 93,024 miles

nearside washer T piece leaking

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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R503 MUD is a 1998 Saab 900 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R503 MUD, 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 R503 MUD registered?

R503 MUD is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R503 MUD safe to buy?

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