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R610 XOM

1998 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

179,354 mi
Last recorded179,354 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR610 XOM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2012 179,354 miles

front number plate damaged

oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2011 174,280 miles

front number plate damaged

nsr seatbelt slow to recoil

Fail 29 Mar 2011 174,280 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

front number plate damaged

nsr seatbelt slow to recoil

Pass 30 Mar 2010 168,412 miles

front number plate damaged

nsr wheel buckled

oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2010 168,412 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front number plate damaged

nsr wheel buckled

oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2009 164,028 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edges

Brake fluid level low

Engine management light on

High level brake light incomplete

Fail 20 Mar 2009 164,028 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Both front tyres worn inner edges

Brake fluid level low

Engine management light on

High level brake light incomplete

Pass 25 Mar 2008 158,184 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 151,735 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2006 146,646 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 XOM is a 1998 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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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What year was R610 XOM registered?

R610 XOM is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is R610 XOM safe to buy?

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