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R623 OAN

1998 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

196,365 mi
Last recorded196,365 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR623 OAN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2011 196,365 miles

damage to off side front lamp

Fail 17 Sep 2011 196,365 miles

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

damage to off side front lamp

Pass 4 Sep 2010 186,734 miles

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 175,532 miles

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 175,529 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Sep 2008 165,189 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 165,189 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 156,479 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 156,474 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2006 149,769 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2005 141,838 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2005 141,838 miles

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

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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R623 OAN is a 1998 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R623 OAN, 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 R623 OAN registered?

R623 OAN is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R623 OAN safe to buy?

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