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R654 PDP

1998 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,602 mi
Last recorded110,602 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR654 PDP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 110,602 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

vehicle underside corrosion to various areas.

Pass 16 Mar 2016 110,568 miles

Rear Sub frame corroded.

Vehicle underside corroded in various areas.

Fail 14 Mar 2016 110,565 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has inner edge worn.

Offside Front Tyre inner edge worn.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub frame corroded.

Rear exhaust box rusty.

Vehicle underside corroded in various areas.

Pass 15 Jul 2011 105,551 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 92,042 miles

coolent level low

nearside front shock slight damping and both front shocks slightly soft

nearside rear rim

offside front seatbelt

slight flexing handbrake mounting

slight knock in nearside front shock when bounced

Fail 6 Jul 2010 92,042 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

coolent level low

nearside front shock slight damping and both front shocks slightly soft

nearside rear rim

offside front seatbelt

slight flexing handbrake mounting

slight knock in nearside front shock when bounced

Pass 3 Apr 2009 73,285 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 70,361 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 67,490 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 62,013 miles

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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R654 PDP is a 1998 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R654 PDP, 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 R654 PDP registered?

R654 PDP is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is R654 PDP safe to buy?

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