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R717 ORX

1998 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,571 mi
Last recorded101,571 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR717 ORX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2015 101,571 miles

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

Oil leak

middle and rear exhaust deteriorated and corroded

rear exhaust rubber broken

Pass 13 Feb 2014 95,986 miles

Exhaust box mounting rubber slightly deteriorated.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 13 Feb 2014 95,986 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Exhaust box mounting rubber slightly deteriorated.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 91,929 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

N/S/R shock absorber metal cover adrift

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

fuel fitler corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2012 89,048 miles

Oil leak

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

front wiper rubbers torn

n/s/r shock absorber top metal cover adrift

Fail 27 Jan 2012 89,048 miles

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

Oil leak

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

front wiper rubbers torn

n/s/r shock absorber top metal cover adrift

Pass 2 Feb 2011 84,284 miles

Oil leak

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

accident damage to o/s/r door

front tyres wearing on edges

plastic side skirts fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2011 84,284 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Oil leak

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

accident damage to o/s/r door

front tyres wearing on edges

plastic side skirts fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2010 76,129 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 73,512 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

damage to offside front door mirror

Fail 10 Feb 2009 73,510 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

damage to offside front door mirror

Pass 25 Jan 2008 68,238 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 57,664 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 44,529 miles

brake fluid black

offside repeater cracked

plastic sill covers fitted

serpentine incorrectly fitted on power steering pump

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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R717 ORX is a 1998 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 ORX, 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 ORX registered?

R717 ORX is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R717 ORX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R717 ORX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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