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R71 UGC

1998 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

111,720 mi
Last recorded111,720 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR71 UGC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 111,720 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise discs and pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 111,713 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working bulb (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box at join (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise discs and pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 109,628 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Oil leak gear box oil at cooler ()

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 109,610 miles

Offside Front Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Oil leak gear box oil at cooler ()

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 101,566 miles

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

Oil leak engine area ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 101,566 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced lens cover broken (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Oil leak engine area ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 94,630 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded at flexi-pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6m (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6m (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Ns & Os (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chipped nearside (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 86,191 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 86,190 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 76,888 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

PAS belt in poor condition

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front exhaust flexi joints weak

off side front lower suspension bush worn

Fail 27 Feb 2014 76,886 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

PAS belt in poor condition

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front exhaust flexi joints weak

off side front lower suspension bush worn

Pass 3 Jan 2013 62,286 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 55,766 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 55,766 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 51,525 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 49,473 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

dampness around steering rack

difficult to inspect rear inner brake pads

minimal gearbox weep

parking brake lever travel long

rear tyres wearing close to tread wear bars

seatbelts twisted

various wheel rim damage

Pass 9 Sep 2009 49,473 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

dampness around steering rack

difficult to inspect rear inner brake pads

minimal gearbox weep

parking brake lever travel long

rear tyres wearing close to tread wear bars

seatbelts twisted

various wheel rim damage

Pass 12 Sep 2008 47,997 miles

minimal dampness on steering rack

n/s front indicator showing white light

n/s washer jet not working

sill covers fitted

slight play in steering colume

Fail 11 Sep 2008 47,997 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

minimal dampness on steering rack

n/s front indicator showing white light

n/s washer jet not working

sill covers fitted

slight play in steering colume

Pass 13 Sep 2007 45,616 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

air bag warning light on

o/s sill damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2006 43,332 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 43,332 miles

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

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

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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R71 UGC is a 1998 Saab 900 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 R71 UGC, 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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R71 UGC is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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