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R783 VLB

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

83,920 mi
Last recorded83,920 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR783 VLB
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 83,920 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 80,207 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 76,425 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 72,556 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 69,316 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 66,344 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 62,689 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 56,033 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 56,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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R783 VLB is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R783 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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What year was R783 VLB registered?

R783 VLB is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 11 February 1998.

Is R783 VLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R783 VLB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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