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R724 JGJ

1998 Saab 900 XS

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

83,604 mi
Last recorded83,604 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2005
Typical for 1998 Saab 900 XS117,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR724 JGJ
MakeSaab
Model900 XS
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2005 83,604 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Saab 900 XS?

Based on 2,774 MOT tests across 640 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
7,348
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
640
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 250
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 169
position lamp(s) not working 133
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 121
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 116
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R724 JGJ is a 1998 Saab 900 XS in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1998 Saab 900 XS models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 117,536 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 XS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 250 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R724 JGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 XS typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 900 XS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R724 JGJ registered?

R724 JGJ is a 1998 Saab 900 XS, first registered on 13 January 1998.

Is R724 JGJ safe to buy?

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Does R724 JGJ have outstanding finance?

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