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R716 EWU

1998 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,758 mi
Last recorded100,758 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR716 EWU
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2018 100,758 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer inner wheel arch holed and corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front indicator lamp lens damaged

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 97,274 miles

Nearside Rear wheel slight bind

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 92,461 miles

o/s/f indicator lense and headlamp cracked

oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2016 92,458 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

front tyres edges worn

o/s/f indicator lense and headlamp cracked

oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2015 85,915 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

fuel cap damaged

Fail 26 Mar 2015 85,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

fuel cap damaged

Pass 10 Apr 2014 79,566 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 79,563 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 72,924 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both wipers torn on ends

Pass 15 Mar 2013 72,924 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both wipers torn on ends

Pass 2 Apr 2012 69,367 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rubber missing from rear exhaust

Fail 2 Apr 2012 69,367 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rubber missing from rear exhaust

Pass 1 Apr 2011 64,964 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn on edge

n.s.f. tyre just above 3mm tread

n.s.r. tyre 3mm tread

o.s.f. direction lamp lens cracked

Fail 24 Mar 2011 64,954 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front tyres worn on edge

n.s.f. tyre just above 3mm tread

n.s.r. tyre 3mm tread

o.s.f. direction lamp lens cracked

Pass 23 Mar 2010 58,575 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear brake discs slight pitted outer edges

both rear direction lights slight dicoloured

front registration plate slight deterioated and slight faded also rear one slight loose

o.s.f direction lamp slight cracked

steering column slight movement in and outwards adjustable type

steering rack mount bushes slight play also right side rack boot slight contaminated also slight weeping several areas on p.a.s pipes suspect clips to be renewed

Fail 23 Mar 2010 58,575 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear brake discs slight pitted outer edges

both rear direction lights slight dicoloured

front registration plate slight deterioated and slight faded also rear one slight loose

o.s.f direction lamp slight cracked

steering column slight movement in and outwards adjustable type

steering rack mount bushes slight play also right side rack boot slight contaminated also slight weeping several areas on p.a.s pipes suspect clips to be renewed

Pass 3 Feb 2009 49,957 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 49,946 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 45,182 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 45,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 40,705 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 40,703 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear tyre side walls starting to crack

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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R716 EWU is a 1998 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R716 EWU, 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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R716 EWU is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 16 January 1998.

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