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R625 DDB

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

99,412 mi
Last recorded99,412 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR625 DDB
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2010 99,412 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 99,397 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 92,927 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 87,739 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 87,739 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 82,662 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 82,662 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 77,893 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

cut to nearside front tyre on sidewall not exposing cord

cut to sidewall of offside rear tyre on inner edge not exposing cords

cut to sidewall on nearside rear tyre not exposing cords

cut to sidewall on offside front tyre not exposing cords

fuel filter rusty

oil leak

wear to both rear tyres on inside edges

Fail 11 Mar 2006 77,893 miles

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

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

cut to nearside front tyre on sidewall not exposing cord

cut to sidewall of offside rear tyre on inner edge not exposing cords

cut to sidewall on nearside rear tyre not exposing cords

cut to sidewall on offside front tyre not exposing cords

fuel filter rusty

oil leak

wear to both rear tyres on inside edges

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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R625 DDB is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R625 DDB, 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 R625 DDB registered?

R625 DDB is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R625 DDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R625 DDB shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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