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R731 FGP

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,348 mi
Last recorded109,348 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR731 FGP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 109,348 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 109,305 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 105,588 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 105,511 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back x1 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 97,743 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

offside front disc outer face inner edge corroded

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded/cracking

rear/centre exhaust clamp corroded away, but exhaust still supported

Fail 9 Mar 2019 97,660 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

offside front disc outer face inner edge corroded

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded/cracking

rear/centre exhaust clamp corroded away, but exhaust still supported

Pass 12 Feb 2018 89,992 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded/cracking

Fail 12 Feb 2018 89,992 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded/cracking

Pass 10 Feb 2017 83,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear disc outer faces corroded

offside front disc outer face corroded

rear exhaust box outer skin cracking/corroding

Fail 10 Feb 2017 83,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

both rear disc outer faces corroded

offside front disc outer face corroded

rear exhaust box outer skin cracking/corroding

Pass 16 Feb 2016 77,425 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 76,296 miles

all discs rusty

gear box mounting has play

ouuter sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2014 76,295 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

all discs rusty

gear box mounting has play

ouuter sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2013 73,633 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 68,936 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 66,858 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 66,849 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2010 66,256 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2010 66,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front 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 22 Apr 2009 64,296 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 63,647 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

power steering pipes damp

Fail 27 May 2008 63,643 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

power steering pipes damp

Pass 9 Mar 2007 61,848 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 58,643 miles

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

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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R731 FGP is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R731 FGP, 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 R731 FGP registered?

R731 FGP is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 26 March 1998.

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