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R774 LRX

1998 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

217,178 mi
Last recorded217,178 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR774 LRX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2016 217,178 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted top shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 214,674 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 211,496 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 211,496 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 207,627 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 203,268 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 199,491 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 195,055 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 191,138 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 186,217 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 175,033 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Fail 17 Feb 2007 175,033 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 16 Jan 2006 156,214 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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R774 LRX is a 1998 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R774 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 R774 LRX registered?

R774 LRX is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R774 LRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R774 LRX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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