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R655 EOO

1998 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

153,943 mi
Last recorded153,943 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR655 EOO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 153,943 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Apr 2019 153,943 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 152,626 miles

exhaust centre mount broken

Fail 29 Dec 2017 152,626 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust centre mount broken

Pass 9 Dec 2016 151,454 miles

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

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

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

exhaust centre support bracket broken

Fail 8 Dec 2016 151,454 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

exhaust centre support bracket broken

Pass 12 Jan 2016 148,966 miles

Centre Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 148,966 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush strait arm bush collapsed. (2.5.A.1c)

Centre Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 146,675 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 146,674 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

EML on dash

Pass 31 Dec 2013 143,973 miles

EML LIGHT ON DASH

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 141,439 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 140,331 miles

EML on dash

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 140,330 miles

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

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

EML on dash

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 137,288 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 137,286 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2009 132,092 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 132,092 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 124,896 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 124,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 115,938 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 98,871 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 98,871 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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R655 EOO is a 1998 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 R655 EOO, 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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R655 EOO is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 14 January 1998.

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