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R524 NUD

1998 Saab 900

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

103,684 mi
Last recorded103,684 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR524 NUD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 103,684 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 102,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Fog Light Inoperative

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 102,361 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 101,252 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2022 101,249 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor to bulkhead (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2021 99,071 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 97,495 miles

Exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2019 95,669 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 May 2018 93,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 93,154 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2017 89,757 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 83,179 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Floor drain (6.1.A.1)

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2015 81,487 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition.

suspension components corroded.

Pass 27 Jan 2014 80,954 miles

front number plate in poor condition.

rear exhaust in poor condition.

steering rack flexing on bulk head.

Pass 16 Jan 2013 79,711 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 78,474 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2011 76,558 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 74,225 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre starting to distort

Pass 26 Jul 2008 70,582 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 67,713 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2006 64,518 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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R524 NUD is a 1998 Saab 900 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R524 NUD, 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 R524 NUD registered?

R524 NUD is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 3 January 1998.

Is R524 NUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R524 NUD shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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