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R704 LCD

1998 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,369 mi
Last recorded145,369 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 145,369 miles

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

long hand brake travel

offside front tyre wearing down on inner edge

offside front wiper blade poor

Fail 22 May 2015 145,369 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

long hand brake travel

offside front tyre wearing down on inner edge

offside front wiper blade poor

Pass 10 Sep 2013 131,191 miles

both front tyres on limits

both rear tyres low on tread

exhaust rusty and weak

rear shockers leaking

rear suspension bushes weak

Fail 2 Aug 2012 121,784 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 121,784 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 12,093 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 114,635 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2008 98,246 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Jun 2008 98,245 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 May 2007 93,850 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

both rear tyres starting to go out of shape on the inner edge

Fail 29 May 2007 93,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

both rear tyres starting to go out of shape on the inner edge

Pass 30 May 2006 87,148 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)

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

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 LCD is a 1998 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R704 LCD, 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 LCD is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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