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R630 OAN

1998 Saab 900 S

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

145,954 mi
Last recorded145,954 miles
Recorded on29 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 900 S103,730 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR630 OAN
MakeSaab
Model900 S
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2009 145,954 miles

front nearside tyre on limit

front number plate damaged

nearside door mirror cracked

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear offside disc rusty

Fail 26 May 2009 145,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

front nearside tyre on limit

front number plate damaged

nearside door mirror cracked

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear offside disc rusty

Pass 6 Jun 2008 129,057 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 128,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 112,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 97,991 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 97,991 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

non obligatory mirror damaged

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S?

Based on 8,317 MOT tests across 1,928 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
6,905
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 698
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 466
position lamp(s) not working 441
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 393
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 377
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R630 OAN is a 1998 Saab 900 S in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Saab 900 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 103,730 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 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 698 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R630 OAN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 S typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 900 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R630 OAN registered?

R630 OAN is a 1998 Saab 900 S, first registered on 25 February 1998.

Is R630 OAN safe to buy?

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