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R514 YBP

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

153,990 mi
Last recorded153,990 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR514 YBP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2018 153,990 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2 places (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 150,115 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Oil leak ()

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

coolant low

offside headlight damaged

rear wiper worn

Pass 4 Dec 2015 145,115 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 145,113 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. offside latch failed (6.2.A.2)

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine coolant leak - dripping under radiator area

offside front side light dim

Fail 17 Jul 2014 138,909 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 138,909 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 133,319 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 128,199 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 123,415 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 117,343 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear shocker outer covers corroded

nearside rear tyre low on tread

Pass 1 Apr 2009 104,862 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion in rear brake discs

offside rear shocker cover corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2009 104,862 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

corrosion in rear brake discs

offside rear shocker cover corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2007 91,264 miles

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

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

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

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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R514 YBP is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue 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 R514 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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What year was R514 YBP registered?

R514 YBP is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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