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R712 JGJ

1998 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

118,313 mi
Last recorded118,313 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR712 JGJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2011 118,313 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f brake disc's pitting

plastic over sills fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2011 118,259 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

n/s/f & o/s/f brake disc's pitting

n/s/r brake disc pitting

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 4 May 2010 113,030 miles

front steering pipe corroded

o/s head lamp lens cracked

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2009 103,038 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front steering pipe rusty

plastic over sills fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2009 103,038 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front steering pipe rusty

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2007 97,504 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 97,477 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 90,577 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 90,577 miles

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

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

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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R712 JGJ is a 1998 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R712 JGJ, 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 R712 JGJ registered?

R712 JGJ is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 6 January 1998.

Is R712 JGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R712 JGJ shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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