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R624 VLN

1998 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

205,563 mi
Last recorded205,563 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR624 VLN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 205,563 miles

brake test pass,however o/s reading low 93 kg

o/s/r brake disc outer face corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2017 204,252 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both front (5.2.6)

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside (2.2.C.1h)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement offside front lower front (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear shock mount (2.4.A.3)

coil spring broken nearside rear (2.4.C.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 39% (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 188,319 miles

Dent in left hand rear wheel inner rim

Movement in right hand front lower arm bush to tie rod

Rear brake discs corroded

Slight blows from all exhaust joints and tail silencer corroded

Stone chip in windscreen

dent in left hand front inner rim

Fail 4 Aug 2016 187,546 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted Inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Treads very lumpy and badly edged off (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Treads very lumpy and badly edged off (4.1.E.1)

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

Dent in left hand rear wheel inner rim

Front brake discs corroded

Front brake pads are very low

Movement in right hand front lower arm bush to tie rod

Rear brake discs corroded

Slight blows from all exhaust joints and tail silencer corroded

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 23 Dec 2015 175,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

check engine light is on

Fail 10 Dec 2015 175,210 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

check engine light is on

Pass 9 Dec 2014 163,541 miles

O/S RACK GAITER DAMP

WIPERS SPLIT

Fail 16 Dec 2013 152,924 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 152,924 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 146,977 miles

off side front seat dose not tilt

Pass 1 Dec 2011 140,761 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs lipped

Fail 30 Nov 2011 140,661 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake discs lipped

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 136,827 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 133,664 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 124,791 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 124,791 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 118,033 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 113,600 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 VLN is a 1998 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R624 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.

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What year was R624 VLN registered?

R624 VLN is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 7 January 1998.

Is R624 VLN safe to buy?

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