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R613 PNP

1998 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

59,989 mi
Last recorded59,989 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR613 PNP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 59,989 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 59,891 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 59,891 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 59,395 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 56,897 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner and outer edges

Fail 13 Jun 2011 56,897 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres starting to wear on inner and outer edges

Pass 14 Jun 2010 52,782 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 49,017 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 44,985 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 44,985 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 41,842 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 12 Jun 2007 41,839 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 38,536 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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 PNP is a 1998 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R613 PNP, 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 R613 PNP registered?

R613 PNP is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R613 PNP safe to buy?

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