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R702 ORX

1998 Saab 900

Bronze Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,460 mi
Last recorded106,460 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR702 ORX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2015 106,460 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 106,460 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 89,207 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 89,207 miles

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

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 69,438 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 43,081 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 43,081 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 31,779 miles

advise light underbody corrosion

Fail 27 Jan 2011 31,767 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 31,288 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 30,635 miles

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

front no plate slightly delaminated

Pass 5 Feb 2008 30,117 miles

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

front number plate stained

Fail 5 Feb 2008 30,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front number plate stained

Pass 2 Feb 2007 29,528 miles

advise slight damage to front number plate

Pass 3 Feb 2006 28,510 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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R702 ORX is a 1998 Saab 900 in Bronze with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R702 ORX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R702 ORX registered?

R702 ORX is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 23 February 1998.

Is R702 ORX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R702 ORX shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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