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R657 EEV

1998 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,921 mi
Last recorded105,921 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR657 EEV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 105,921 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 105,921 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose tank straps corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 97,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 92,561 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 87,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner Wing (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 87,916 miles

Braking system leaking Brake pipe split during test (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner Wing (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 83,051 miles

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

n/s and o/s/ floor corroded advise removing interior carpet for closer inspection in to seat belt prescrbe areas

Pass 1 Aug 2014 79,199 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 74,682 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 70,790 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 66,878 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 62,981 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 58,513 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 54,893 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 49,441 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 45,017 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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R657 EEV is a 1998 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R657 EEV, 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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R657 EEV is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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