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R574 RBY

1998 Saab 900

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

168,544 mi
Last recorded168,544 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR574 RBY
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2009 168,544 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 149,880 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2007 149,863 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 32,881 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

drivers front seat does not recline forward

mixed speed rated tyres fitted to front axle

movement in bulkhead when steering

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall but not showing ply/cords.

nearside rear brake pipe ferrels rusty

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge very close to limit

offside front tyre going bald on edges

offside rear brake pipe ferrels rusty

Fail 21 Nov 2006 131,952 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

drivers seat does not recline forward to allow entrance to rear seats

front axle has mixed speed rated tyres

movement in bulk head when steering

nearside front tyre has gash to outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre very bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre has nail in tread

Fail 6 Jan 2006 113,424 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 113,424 miles

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

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

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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R574 RBY is a 1998 Saab 900 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R574 RBY, 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 R574 RBY registered?

R574 RBY is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 2 February 1998.

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