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R724 EJV

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

114,652 mi
Last recorded114,652 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR724 EJV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 114,652 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

windscreen damage

Fail 29 Oct 2015 114,652 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

windscreen damage

Pass 12 Nov 2014 111,234 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

steering pump noisey

windscreen damage

Fail 12 Nov 2014 111,234 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

steering pump noisey

windscreen damage

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 106,799 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

damage to windscreen

lttle reserve travel on handbrake

n/s/r tyre tread stepping

Pass 6 Nov 2013 106,799 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

damage to windscreen

lttle reserve travel on handbrake

n/s/r tyre tread stepping

Pass 16 Nov 2012 102,902 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

air leak at back of engine

Fail 2 Nov 2012 102,901 miles

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

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

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

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

air leak at back of engine

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 13 Sep 2011 98,403 miles

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

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

evidence of o/s rear brake components suffered extreme heat

n/s rear position light (inner not working)

suspect metal fracture to o/s front bulk head panel -- advise strip back and inspect

Pass 27 Aug 2010 92,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

evidence of overheating to o/s rear brake

movement evident to o/s front bulk head panel advise inspection

outer sill panels covered

Fail 27 Aug 2010 92,259 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

evidence of overheating to o/s rear brake

movement evident to o/s front bulk head panel advise inspection

outer sill panels covered

Pass 26 Aug 2009 84,040 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s & n/s front tyres heavy wear to inner tread shoulders advise change

o/s rear brake signs of overheating at some point

unable to assess front baulk head panel condition----- covered -- movement evident

Fail 26 Aug 2009 84,040 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s & n/s front tyres heavy wear to inner tread shoulders advise change

o/s rear brake signs of overheating at some point

unable to assess front baulk head panel condition----- covered -- movement evident

Pass 18 Jul 2008 81,506 miles

both front tyres edges worn - suggest check pressures regularly

Pass 20 Jul 2007 79,404 miles

see previous advisory notice

Fail 19 Jul 2007 79,402 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 74,462 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 74,460 miles

Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

off side rear tyre worn near to the limit

rear exahust box corroded on the top of the box

small chip in zone (A) of windscreen

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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R724 EJV is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R724 EJV, 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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R724 EJV is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 12 February 1998.

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