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R68 VYB

1998 Saab 900 XS

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,098 mi
Last recorded82,098 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 900 XS117,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR68 VYB
MakeSaab
Model900 XS
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2008 82,098 miles

bulk head flexing

plastic sill covers fitted

steering rack damp but no positive leak

Pass 13 Oct 2007 76,119 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 71,632 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 71,632 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 67,973 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900 XS?

Based on 2,774 MOT tests across 640 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
7,348
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
640
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 250
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 169
position lamp(s) not working 133
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 121
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 116
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R68 VYB is a 1998 Saab 900 XS in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Saab 900 XS models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 117,536 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 XS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 250 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R68 VYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 XS typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 900 XS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R68 VYB registered?

R68 VYB is a 1998 Saab 900 XS, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is R68 VYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R68 VYB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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