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R623 VLN

1998 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

174,893 mi
Last recorded174,893 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 174,893 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 174,892 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Apr 2011 167,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 167,214 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 162,112 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2009 161,661 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 14,753 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 14,753 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 136,854 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 122,752 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 122,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fail 29 Dec 2005 103,905 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 103,905 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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R623 VLN is a 1998 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VLN, 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

How do I check the history of R623 VLN?

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What year was R623 VLN registered?

R623 VLN is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R623 VLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R623 VLN shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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