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R773 FMJ

1998 Saab 900

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

197,322 mi
Last recorded197,322 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR773 FMJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 197,322 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 184,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 174,506 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 174,190 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 161,888 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 150,310 miles

front tyres wearing thin

Pass 4 May 2011 139,555 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 126,900 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 117,693 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 110,272 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 102,496 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 91,403 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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R773 FMJ is a 1998 Saab 900 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R773 FMJ, 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 R773 FMJ registered?

R773 FMJ is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 5 January 1998.

Is R773 FMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R773 FMJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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