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R613 ORM

1998 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,739 mi
Last recorded159,739 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR613 ORM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2013 159,739 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 156,027 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 150,236 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 144,707 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 138,672 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 115,968 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

hand brake lever high

o/s/r and n/s/r brake hose end ferrule's slight corrosion

Fail 16 Jul 2007 115,968 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

hand brake lever high

n/s/r and o/s/r brake hose end ferrule's slight corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2006 105,719 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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R613 ORM is a 1998 Saab 900 in Silver 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 R613 ORM, 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 R613 ORM registered?

R613 ORM is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 24 January 1998.

Is R613 ORM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R613 ORM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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