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R71 YUD

1998 Saab 900

Purple Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,998 mi
Last recorded113,998 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR71 YUD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2014 113,998 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 111,524 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 111,524 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 108,399 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 105,487 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 102,178 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 97,516 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 97,501 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 92,075 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 92,075 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Feb 2006 82,642 miles

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

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

damage outside sweep area less than 40mm on near side front screen.

Pass 28 Feb 2006 82,642 miles

damage outside sweep area less than 40mm on near side front screen.

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 YUD is a 1998 Saab 900 in Purple with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YUD, 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 R71 YUD registered?

R71 YUD is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 13 February 1998.

Is R71 YUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R71 YUD shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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