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R512 YBP

1998 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,977 mi
Last recorded127,977 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR512 YBP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2014 127,977 miles

Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 117,266 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 117,265 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 109,239 miles

Clutch near end of life

Oil leak

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

side sills fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2012 109,237 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Clutch near end of life

Oil leak

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

side sills fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2011 108,317 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 106,581 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 16 Nov 2010 106,581 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 105,140 miles

Coolant level light on

Fail 17 Nov 2009 105,139 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Coolant level light on

Pass 13 Nov 2008 99,370 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 94,406 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Nov 2006 90,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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R512 YBP is a 1998 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R512 YBP, 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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R512 YBP is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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