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R782 VLC

1998 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

112,632 mi
Last recorded112,632 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR782 VLC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 4 Feb 2012 112,632 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 106,431 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 99,673 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 92,627 miles

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

strong advice nearside front tyre outter edge worn

Pass 21 Feb 2008 86,423 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 80,466 miles

offside rear tyre wall starting to cracked

Pass 7 Feb 2006 75,943 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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R782 VLC is a 1998 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R782 VLC, 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 R782 VLC registered?

R782 VLC is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 3 March 1998.

Is R782 VLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R782 VLC shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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