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R793 VLB

1998 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

152,939 mi
Last recorded152,939 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR793 VLB
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2015 152,939 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 152,939 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2014 146,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 134,810 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 122,327 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 119,803 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both n/s.& o/s/f. brake disc face corroded

interior mirror missing !

unable to tilt o/s/f. seat back

Fail 26 Apr 2011 119,803 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both n/s.& o/s/f. brake disc face corroded

interior mirror missing !

unable to tilt o/s/f. seat back

Pass 16 Jul 2009 117,060 miles

n/s handbrake cable insecure

o/s/f seat fails to tip forward

Fail 15 Jul 2009 117,060 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/s handbrake cable insecure

o/s/f seat fails to tip forward

Pass 16 Jul 2008 113,980 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 113,980 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 107,383 miles

Both front tyres treads low.

Struggled on emissions test.

Pass 11 Jul 2006 102,271 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pads poss low .

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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R793 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 R793 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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R793 VLB is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 13 February 1998.

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