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R795 BAU

1998 Saab 900 SE

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

216,341 mi
Last recorded216,341 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 900 SE107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR795 BAU
MakeSaab
Model900 SE
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 11 Apr 2009 216,341 miles

Hand brake travel slightly high

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Screen cracked outside of drivers view

Pass 11 Apr 2008 208,465 miles

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

Nearside 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 27 Mar 2007 191,646 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 171,322 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900 SE?

Based on 803 MOT tests across 162 vehicles.

67.6%
Pass Rate
6,458
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
162
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 74
position lamp(s) not working 36
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 32
Direction indicator incorrect colour 31
Registration plate lamp not working 28
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R795 BAU is a 1998 Saab 900 SE in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Saab 900 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 107,499 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R795 BAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 900 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R795 BAU registered?

R795 BAU is a 1998 Saab 900 SE, first registered on 2 February 1998.

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