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R703 EVW

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

102,987 mi
Last recorded102,987 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR703 EVW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 102,987 miles

all disc rusty

under body rusty in places

Pass 5 Sep 2024 100,750 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2023 99,138 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 99,138 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 May 2022 94,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front fog inop

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

check engine light illuminated

Pass 8 Mar 2021 90,665 miles

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2021 90,604 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

rear tyres perished on walls

Pass 3 Mar 2017 89,151 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 88,752 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 88,744 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 87,908 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 87,908 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 86,536 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 85,929 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre stop lamp not complete

Fail 8 Mar 2013 85,929 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

centre stop lamp not complete

Pass 3 Mar 2012 83,097 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 79,973 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 75,082 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2009 69,152 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 63,679 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 57,162 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 49,656 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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R703 EVW is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R703 EVW, 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 R703 EVW registered?

R703 EVW is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 27 January 1998.

Is R703 EVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R703 EVW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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