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R518 YBP

1998 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

104,115 mi
Last recorded104,115 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR518 YBP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 104,115 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 97,000 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2025 97,000 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Aug 2016 94,163 miles

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

engine oil leak

offside front and nearside rear tyres split

Pass 2 Sep 2015 94,069 miles

engine oil leak

o/s/f tyre cracking

rear tyres cracking

Pass 7 Aug 2014 92,796 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 92,796 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 92,741 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 92,741 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 23 May 2012 92,740 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 92,740 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2010 91,564 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 91,564 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 87,553 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 83,810 miles

slight blow rear exhaust joint

slight leak power steering pump

Pass 9 Mar 2007 77,669 miles

all indicators starting to discolour

centre brake light bolb out

front brake pads starting to get low

front number plate slight damage

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2006 64,412 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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R518 YBP is a 1998 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R518 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R518 YBP registered?

R518 YBP is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is R518 YBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R518 YBP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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