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R704 ABE

1998 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,748 mi
Last recorded129,748 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR704 ABE
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 129,748 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 122,420 miles

Both front shcok absorbers heavvily corroding

Heavy use of underseal

High level stop has bulbs not illuminating but not more than 50%

Nearside front tyre wearing inner edge and tread depth on legal limit

Nearside rear floor has a suspect repair within seatbelt prescribed area

Offside front suspension strut top mount slight play

Offside rear arch slight corrossion

Oil leak

Rear brake application slightly uneven

Rear brake discs pitting

Slight corrossion rear chassis rails

Fail 8 Sep 2014 122,331 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Both front shcok absorbers heavvily corroding

Corrossion to nearside rear wing outside of prescribed areas

Handbrake has little reserve

Heavy use of underseal

High level stop has bulbs not illuminating but not more than 50%

Nearside front tyre wearing inner edge and tread depth on legal limit

Nearside rear floor has a suspect repair within seatbelt prescribed area

Offside front suspension strut top mount slight play

Offside rear arch slight corrossion

Oil leak

Rear brake application slightly uneven

Rear brake discs pitting

Slight corrossion rear chassis rails

Pass 10 Sep 2013 113,146 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 112,984 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 105,113 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 105,111 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 100,437 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 100,437 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 96,132 miles

front number plate condition poor

Pass 3 Aug 2009 91,683 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 91,683 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 85,052 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2008 85,050 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 76,270 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 68,448 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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R704 ABE is a 1998 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R704 ABE, 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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R704 ABE is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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