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R736 VLD

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,790 mi
Last recorded123,790 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR736 VLD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2014 123,790 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges.

Fail 22 Sep 2014 123,790 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges.

Pass 24 Sep 2013 111,932 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 111,931 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 102,790 miles

movement in both front lower arm outer bushes

nsr tyre worn low on inner edge

osf disc pitted

rear dampers damp with oil

Fail 9 Mar 2011 102,787 miles

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

movement in both front lower arm outer bushes

nsr tyre worn low on inner edge

osf disc pitted

rear dampers damp with oil

Pass 13 Mar 2010 88,734 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 79,500 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2008 74,646 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 72,185 miles

Nearside head lamp has slight condensation but the image is not affected.

Pass 7 Feb 2006 70,841 miles

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

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

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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R736 VLD is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R736 VLD, 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 R736 VLD registered?

R736 VLD is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 19 March 1998.

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