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R709 EVW

1998 Saab 900 XS

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,677 mi
Last recorded122,677 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2007
Typical for 1998 Saab 900 XS117,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR709 EVW
MakeSaab
Model900 XS
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2007 122,677 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nsr tyre puncherd and cracking on outer sidewall

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 113,476 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 113,476 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 103,013 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

front number plate cracked

fuel cap seal perishing

offside front headlight glass chipped

slight imbalance on front footbrake effort 24%

How Reliable is the Saab 900 XS?

Based on 2,774 MOT tests across 640 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
7,348
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
640
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 250
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 169
position lamp(s) not working 133
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 121
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 116
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R709 EVW is a 1998 Saab 900 XS in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Saab 900 XS models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 117,536 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 XS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 250 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R709 EVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 XS typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 900 XS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R709 EVW registered?

R709 EVW is a 1998 Saab 900 XS, first registered on 23 February 1998.

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