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R738 YKP

1998 Saab 900

Yellow Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,878 mi
Last recorded118,878 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR738 YKP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 118,878 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 118,878 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 110,003 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre cut but not to cords

Pass 5 Feb 2015 110,003 miles

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre cut but not to cords

Pass 24 Jan 2014 100,766 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

centre and rear exhaust flanges rotten

o/s/r and n/s/f tyres cracking

Pass 12 Apr 2013 98,979 miles

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

front centre exhaust blowing slightly at joints

o/s/f fog light inop

o/s/f tyre outer side wall slight damage

Pass 14 Apr 2012 96,309 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 96,269 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 92,468 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)

Fail 14 Apr 2011 92,468 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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 4 May 2010 91,185 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 89,040 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 89,040 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2008 86,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 86,057 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 67,042 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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R738 YKP is a 1998 Saab 900 in Yellow 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 R738 YKP, 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 R738 YKP registered?

R738 YKP is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 10 March 1998.

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