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R773 VLB

1998 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

134,972 mi
Last recorded134,972 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR773 VLB
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2014 134,972 miles

Both tyres getting low on tread

Fail 5 Jun 2013 122,127 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 122,127 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 114,866 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust box poor condition

sill kit fitted

Fail 31 May 2012 114,866 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust box poor condition

sill kit fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2011 105,460 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 104,148 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 102,512 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 102,508 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 99,673 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 94,910 miles

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

LED IN BOOT LID BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Feb 2006 89,991 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2006 89,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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 VLB is a 1998 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R773 VLB, 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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R773 VLB is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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