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R536 ODP

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

153,044 mi
Last recorded153,044 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR536 ODP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 153,044 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 152,729 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 141,091 miles

blow on exhaust

Pass 14 Nov 2020 137,780 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 132,297 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 132,243 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 124,299 miles

Offside Rear Tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 13 May 2017 119,648 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 May 2016 114,826 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 13 May 2015 112,994 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 112,994 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 111,517 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 111,517 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 110,878 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 107,266 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 102,697 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre uneven wear inside edge

offside rear tyre uneven wear inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2010 102,697 miles

nearside rear tyre uneven wear inside edge

offside rear tyre uneven wear inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2009 97,412 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 93,677 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

front number plate

Pass 1 May 2007 89,204 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 May 2006 76,629 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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R536 ODP is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 R536 ODP, 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 R536 ODP registered?

R536 ODP is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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