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R57 HUH

1998 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,380 mi
Last recorded108,380 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR57 HUH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2011 108,380 miles

nearside front shock absorber and/or hub damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2010 102,858 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Handbrake travel high

Power Steering feels heavy

Fail 9 Mar 2010 102,858 miles

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Handbrake travel high

Power Steering feels heavy

Pass 10 Jan 2009 97,023 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 Jan 2009 97,015 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2007 91,403 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 91,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 87,482 miles

Front 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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R57 HUH is a 1998 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R57 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 R57 HUH registered?

R57 HUH is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 16 February 1998.

Is R57 HUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R57 HUH shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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