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R723 ORX

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,035 mi
Last recorded123,035 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR723 ORX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2011 123,035 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 123,029 miles

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)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 117,267 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 106,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

exhaust downpipe flexi pipe section has some deterioration

front headlamp reflectors have some deterioration

front wipers have slight wear

middle exhaust section has some corrosion in areas

power steering pump has slight leak

rear axle bushes have slight wear

Fail 4 Mar 2009 106,980 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

exhaust downpipe flexi pipe section has some deterioration

front wipers have slight wear

middle exhaust section has some corrosion in areas

power steering pump has slight leak

rear axle bushes have slight wear

Fail 3 Mar 2008 93,293 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

catalytic convertor downpipe flexi pipe has deterioration

center flexi pipe section has deterioration

front brakes have some wear

front number plate has slight deterioration

nearside and offside front headlamp reflectors have some deterioration

nearside and offside front shock absorbers and strut top mounts have some wear

power steering pump has slight leak

rear brake discs have slight corrosion

rear exhaust box is corroding

rear exhaust section is blowing slightly

rear handbrake shoes may require inspection

rear shock absorbers starting to leak

Pass 3 Mar 2008 93,293 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

catalytic convertor downpipe flexi pipe has deterioration

center flexi pipe section has deterioration

front brakes have some wear

front number plate has slight deterioration

nearside and offside front headlamp reflectors have some deterioration

nearside and offside front shock absorbers and strut top mounts have some wear

power steering pump has slight leak

rear brake discs have slight corrosion

rear exhaust box is corroding

rear exhaust section is blowing slightly

rear handbrake shoes may require inspection

rear shock absorbers starting to leak

Pass 8 Mar 2007 77,855 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 77,850 miles

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)

Nearside 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)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 63,129 miles

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

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

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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R723 ORX is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R723 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R723 ORX registered?

R723 ORX is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 28 February 1998.

Is R723 ORX safe to buy?

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