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R615 BNF

1998 Saab 900

Yellow Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

135,236 mi
Last recorded135,236 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR615 BNF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 31 Oct 2012 135,236 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre has damage to outer wall.

Pass 18 Oct 2011 129,119 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 121,606 miles

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

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)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 111,971 miles

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

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

hand brake high.

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 31 Oct 2008 99,044 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 79,043 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 73,271 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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R615 BNF is a 1998 Saab 900 in Yellow with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R615 BNF, 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 R615 BNF registered?

R615 BNF is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 24 February 1998.

Is R615 BNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R615 BNF shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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