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R51 HUH

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,165 mi
Last recorded111,165 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR51 HUH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 111,165 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

n/s door mirror cover missing

Fail 27 Jul 2013 111,128 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

n/s door mirror cover missing

more effort has to be applied for rear service brake to take effect

Pass 13 Aug 2012 110,207 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 109,937 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 108,769 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 108,769 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s /r tyre side wall damage

Pass 25 Mar 2010 105,450 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 100,410 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2008 197,535 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 19,753 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 85,839 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 85,815 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

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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R51 HUH is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R51 HUH, 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 R51 HUH registered?

R51 HUH is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 16 February 1998.

Is R51 HUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R51 HUH shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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