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R732 DOU

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

140,719 mi
Last recorded140,719 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR732 DOU
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 140,719 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 140,603 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 139,528 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 139,524 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 137,524 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 137,524 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 135,925 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 132,912 miles

Nearside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight movement on front bulkhead when shaking the steering wheel from side to side

Fail 19 Feb 2009 130,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 130,981 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 127,618 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 124,962 miles

Backbox outerskin corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2006 120,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

front tyres tread 2.5mm on inner edge

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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R732 DOU is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R732 DOU, 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 R732 DOU registered?

R732 DOU is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R732 DOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R732 DOU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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