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R733 LRX

1998 Saab 900

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

124,626 mi
Last recorded124,626 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR733 LRX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2013 124,626 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 124,602 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 120,648 miles

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

both front wiper blades split

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Mar 2012 120,648 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front wiper blades split

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2011 114,893 miles

exhaust rubbers in poor condition

front discs worn

front pads low

n/s rear tyre out of shape

rear brake pipes in poor condition

rear hoses in poor condition

steering rack gaiters in poor condition

Pass 30 Mar 2010 108,739 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 108,739 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 103,211 miles

o/s rear tyre low

wear on front discs

Fail 18 Mar 2009 103,045 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

off side rear brake flexi hose ferrules are becoming corroded

off side rear tyre worn more on inner edge

steering rack boots are damp/wet with oil

Pass 28 Mar 2008 98,084 miles

n/s/r tyre near wear limit

parking brake lever travel near limit

rear exhaust section in poor condition

Fail 14 Feb 2007 92,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 92,139 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 84,496 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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R733 LRX is a 1998 Saab 900 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R733 LRX, 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 R733 LRX registered?

R733 LRX is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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