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R613 SKX

1998 Saab 900

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

144,328 mi
Last recorded144,328 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR613 SKX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 May 2015 144,328 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 139,676 miles

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

near side rear tyre perished and splits

Fail 14 Apr 2014 139,613 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

near side rear tyre perished and splits

Pass 12 Apr 2013 135,489 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 135,432 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

steering rack and bulk head slight movement

Pass 19 Jan 2012 130,544 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 10 Jan 2011 125,665 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

front registration plate damaged

steering box has slight movement

Pass 19 Dec 2009 116,636 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 116,636 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 112,066 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 111,963 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 103,764 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 11 Jan 2007 94,547 miles

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

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

front pads approximately half worn

outer sills covered

tested in damp conditions

Pass 11 Jan 2007 94,547 miles

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

front pads approximately half worn

outer sills covered

tested in damp conditions

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 SKX is a 1998 Saab 900 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SKX, 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 SKX registered?

R613 SKX is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 20 January 1998.

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