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R706 UUT

1998 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

174,097 mi
Last recorded174,097 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR706 UUT
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 174,097 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 171,853 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 169,762 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 167,669 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 167,669 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 165,307 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 163,428 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 160,521 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 158,820 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 156,850 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 156,850 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 154,553 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 152,724 miles

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

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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R706 UUT is a 1998 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R706 UUT, 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 R706 UUT registered?

R706 UUT is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R706 UUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R706 UUT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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