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R610 ENB

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,131 mi
Last recorded158,131 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR610 ENB
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2011 158,131 miles

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

o/s and n/s front brake discs worn

temerature gauge and cooling fan inoperative

Pass 24 Jun 2010 149,249 miles

EXHAUST FRONT SYSTEM IN POOR CONDITION.

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN.

FRONT WIPER BLADES STARTING TO SMEAR.

REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO SEPARATE.

SLIGHT NOISE AROUND AUXILLERY DRIVE PULLEYS.

Pass 12 Jun 2009 140,296 miles

CLUTCH CONTROL STIFF.

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT.

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING HEAVILY.

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE.

Pass 13 Jun 2008 130,267 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 130,262 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s rear tyre deteriorating (cracking)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 120,554 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 120,554 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW.

EXHAUST SECOND 'FLEXI' STARTING TO SEPARATE AND BLOWING SLIGHTLY.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER SHOULDER.

REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED.

SLIGHT IMBALANCE AT REAR BRAKES.

Pass 9 Jun 2006 108,855 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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R610 ENB is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R610 ENB, 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 R610 ENB registered?

R610 ENB is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R610 ENB safe to buy?

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