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R731 JGJ

1998 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,915 mi
Last recorded145,915 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR731 JGJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2016 145,915 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Both front tyres worn on edges

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded

Rear exhaust rubber mount broken

Slight bulkhead flex when steering applied under load

Pass 16 Oct 2015 142,574 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Slight bulkhead flex when steering applied under load.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 138,223 miles

Engine light on

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Slight bulkhrad flex when steering applied under load

exhaust front flexi corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2013 132,319 miles

N/S mirror damaged.

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

O/S front tyre cracking on inner wall and worn on inner edge.

Slight bulkhead flexing when steering applied under load.

Fail 15 Nov 2013 132,279 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

N/S mirror damaged.

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

O/S front tyre cracking on inner wall and worn on inner edge.

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

Slight bulkhead flexing when steering applied under load.

Pass 13 Sep 2012 125,241 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Slight bulkhead flexing when steering applied under load.

Fail 13 Sep 2012 125,241 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Slight bulkhead flexing when steering applied under load.

Pass 20 Sep 2011 120,196 miles

O/S front tyre worn on inner edge.

Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 120,196 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S front tyre worn on inner edge.

Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 117,269 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 117,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 112,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 112,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 101,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

little reserve travel left on handbrake

Pass 21 Jun 2007 91,867 miles

front tyres cracking .centre stop lamp not all bulbs working not less than 50 %

Pass 30 Jun 2006 81,893 miles

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 JGJ is a 1998 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 JGJ, 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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R731 JGJ is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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