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R708 RSA

1998 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,928 mi
Last recorded118,928 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR708 RSA
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2012 118,928 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 118,928 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 111,724 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2011 111,700 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 104,766 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2010 104,526 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 97,764 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 88,971 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 80,089 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 80,089 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 72,340 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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R708 RSA is a 1998 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 R708 RSA, 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 R708 RSA registered?

R708 RSA is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R708 RSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R708 RSA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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