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R653 NNH

1998 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,809 mi
Last recorded142,809 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR653 NNH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2010 142,809 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 142,803 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 140,084 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 30 Jun 2009 140,073 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2008 131,916 miles

Front brake discs worn. Nearside rear disc starting to corrode. Front tyres low on tread.

Pass 21 Jun 2007 121,455 miles

Front brake pads and discs worn. †Brake hose ferrules rusty †Exhaust tailbox rusty in places. †Front suspension bushes deteriorating.

Pass 4 Jul 2006 111,762 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 111,762 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system begining to leak in several places. tailbox very rusty

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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R653 NNH is a 1998 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R653 NNH, 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 R653 NNH registered?

R653 NNH is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R653 NNH safe to buy?

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