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R625 VLN

1998 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,562 mi
Last recorded150,562 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR625 VLN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 150,562 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 148,000 miles

Central Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Mar 2018 145,589 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both side (2.5.B.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

exhaust in poor condition including brackets

windscreen slight crack passeneger side but no in drivers view

Pass 21 Mar 2017 128,909 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 112,511 miles

oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2015 102,589 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn on inner edge close to legal limit.

slight corrision on both front inner seals.

Pass 27 Feb 2014 96,806 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine light on

exhaust centre support

n/s/r tytre wall damage

Fail 27 Feb 2014 96,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine light on

exhaust centre support

n/s/r tytre wall damage

Fail 6 Mar 2013 94,123 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise closer inspection to o/s/f suspension leg

exhaust corroded

srs light on

Pass 6 Mar 2013 94,123 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise closer inspection to o/s/f suspension leg

exhaust corroded

srs light on

Pass 6 Mar 2012 90,827 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

advise closer inspection to steering rack

oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2012 90,827 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

advise closer inspection to steering rack

oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2011 86,353 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise tracking

Fail 9 Mar 2011 86,353 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise tracking

Pass 9 Mar 2010 79,356 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 76,102 miles

advise closer inspection to steering rack

Fail 11 Mar 2009 76,102 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

advise closer inspection to steering rack

Pass 3 Mar 2008 73,307 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 73,307 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 70,227 miles

advise closer inspection of steering rack has some oil on it & o/s/f wheel a bit deformed

Pass 13 Mar 2006 67,323 miles

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

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

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 VLN is a 1998 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R625 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 R625 VLN registered?

R625 VLN is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 26 January 1998.

Is R625 VLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R625 VLN shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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