MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,888 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both front struts corroded
both front track control arm bushes have slight play
offside rear tyre out of shape 205/50/16
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
both front struts corroded
both front track control arm bushes have slight play
offside rear tyre out of shape 205/50/16
front + rear number plates deteriorated
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.
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R717 CDU is a 1998 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,958cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 R717 CDU, 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 R717 CDU registered?
R717 CDU is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R717 CDU safe to buy?
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