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R684 JPF

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,455 mi
Last recorded89,455 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR684 JPF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2012 89,455 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 89,455 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 85,692 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2011 85,692 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Jan 2010 80,741 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

slight fluctuation in offside front brake readings

Pass 22 Jan 2010 80,741 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight fluctuation in offside front brake readings

Pass 21 Jan 2009 75,275 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 71,157 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 68,198 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 66,085 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 66,085 miles

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

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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R684 JPF is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R684 JPF, 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 R684 JPF registered?

R684 JPF is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R684 JPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R684 JPF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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