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R529 WWR

1998 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

117,270 mi
Last recorded117,270 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR529 WWR
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 117,270 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 116,270 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 114,528 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 114,528 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 112,268 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 110,582 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 106,840 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 104,408 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Nov 2011 101,199 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Nov 2011 101,199 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 98,302 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 96,539 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear number plate slightly faded

Fail 29 May 2009 96,539 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 14 Jun 2008 93,712 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 89,949 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 89,937 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 84,059 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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R529 WWR is a 1998 Saab 900 in Silver 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 R529 WWR, 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 R529 WWR registered?

R529 WWR is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R529 WWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R529 WWR 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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