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R723 WJW

1998 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

194,058 mi
Last recorded194,058 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR723 WJW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 194,058 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 192,779 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 190,620 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust rear joint in poor condition

Pass 5 Nov 2012 188,106 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 186,291 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn low (3mm) and worn low on inner edge

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2010 178,479 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 167,667 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 167,667 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 162,854 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Oct 2008 162,854 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 155,452 miles

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly

Pass 27 Oct 2006 136,385 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 136,385 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

uneven wear on n/s/r tyre

Pass 7 Nov 2005 121,326 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 121,316 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 WJW is a 1998 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R723 WJW, 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 R723 WJW registered?

R723 WJW is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 6 January 1998.

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