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R608 XOM

1998 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

159,309 mi
Last recorded159,309 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR608 XOM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2016 159,309 miles

osf pads close to limits os mirror glass damaged

Fail 7 Jan 2016 159,292 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

osf pads close to limits os mirror glass damaged

Pass 30 Dec 2014 153,182 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

O/s front mirror glass damaged advise replacement.

O/s rear light lense damaged,advise replacement.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Outer wall damaged f/o/s tyre

o/s door mirror damaged

Fail 20 Dec 2014 153,110 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Outer wall damaged f/o/s tyre

o/s door mirror damaged

Pass 2 Jan 2014 145,382 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 145,363 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2012 138,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 138,500 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 130,470 miles

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

bulkhead flex by steering rack, all appears crack free.

Fail 7 Dec 2011 130,470 miles

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

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

bulkhead flex by steering rack, all appears crack free.

Fail 10 Dec 2010 121,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 121,006 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 113,410 miles

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

FRONT & REAR TYRES TREAD EDGES WORN

O/S/R LAMP LENS DAMAGE

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 106,530 miles

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

N/S/R TYRE SMALL BULGE INNER TREAD EDGE

O/S/R LAMP DAMAGE

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Dec 2008 106,530 miles

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

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

N/S/R TYRE SMALL BULGE INNER TREAD EDGE

O/S/R LAMP DAMAGE

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 98,334 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 98,334 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2006 90,050 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 82,966 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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R608 XOM is a 1998 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R608 XOM, 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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R608 XOM is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 18 March 1998.

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