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R624 JGJ

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,007 mi
Last recorded112,007 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR624 JGJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 112,007 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2014 112,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2012 97,518 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2011 95,915 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 95,909 miles

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

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

all rear brake hose ferrules corroded

center to rear exhaust joint, slight blow

o/s front tyre wearing low and perrished/cracked on outer sidewall

plastic sill covers fitted

slight fluffing n/s front seatbelt

Pass 2 Jul 2010 93,896 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre outer sidewall perishing

Fail 2 Jul 2010 93,894 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre outer sidewall perishing

Pass 7 May 2009 91,612 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

plastic oversills fitted

Pass 12 May 2008 89,422 miles

O/S/F tyre starting to crack and perish on sidewall

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 88,070 miles

both front tyres split in side walls

Pass 20 Apr 2006 85,273 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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R624 JGJ is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R624 JGJ, 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 R624 JGJ registered?

R624 JGJ is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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