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R653 OAN

1998 Saab 900 S Auto

Green Petrol 1958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,464 mi
Last recorded117,464 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2007
Typical for 1998 Saab 900 S Auto86,616 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR653 OAN
MakeSaab
Model900 S Auto
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,958cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2007 117,464 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 117,464 miles

Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 108,532 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S Auto?

Based on 1,707 MOT tests across 412 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
6,144
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 123
position lamp(s) not working 67
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 60
Registration plate lamp not working 57
Direction indicator incorrect colour 55
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R653 OAN is a 1998 Saab 900 S Auto in Green with a 1,958cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Saab 900 S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 86,616 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 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 123 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R653 OAN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 900 S Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R653 OAN registered?

R653 OAN is a 1998 Saab 900 S Auto, first registered on 17 February 1998.

Is R653 OAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R653 OAN shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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