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R599 TJM

1998 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,955 mi
Last recorded117,955 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR599 TJM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 16 Jan 2012 117,955 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 116,938 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 116,133 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 115,465 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 114,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 108,483 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 102,965 miles

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

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

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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R599 TJM is a 1998 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R599 TJM, 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 R599 TJM registered?

R599 TJM is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 27 January 1998.

Is R599 TJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R599 TJM shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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