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R72 RMJ

1998 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

136,669 mi
Last recorded136,669 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR72 RMJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2013 136,669 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 131,045 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S seat tilt not working

Pass 4 Jan 2012 125,584 miles

Both rear discs very poor

Drivers seat tilt not working

Oil filter rusty starting to leak

Slight damage on O/S/F tyre and worn on inside edge

Wipers poor

Pass 7 Jan 2011 119,427 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 115,513 miles

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

o/s/f tyre side wall cut

Fail 20 Feb 2010 115,362 miles

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre side wall cut

Pass 4 Nov 2008 107,281 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 105,751 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 May 2007 101,581 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 May 2006 97,320 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Fail 24 May 2006 97,320 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

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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R72 RMJ is a 1998 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R72 RMJ, 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 R72 RMJ registered?

R72 RMJ is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 14 January 1998.

Is R72 RMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R72 RMJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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