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R796 XOL

1998 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,063 mi
Last recorded136,063 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR796 XOL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2009 136,063 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 121,708 miles

Bulkhead seems flexible around rack mountings but no cracks or splits apparent

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank cap seal starting to perish

Nearside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Nov 2008 121,708 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Bulkhead seems flexible around rack mountings but no cracks or splits apparent

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank cap seal starting to perish

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 106,365 miles

front & rear no plates starting to deteriorate

power steering / alternator belt perishing

rear silencer in poor condition

stone chip o/s headlamp glass but aim pattern not affected

Fail 1 Nov 2007 106,365 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1 bulb out o/s/r sidelight

front & rear no plates starting to deteriorate

power steering / alternator belt perishing

rear silencer in poor condition

stone chip o/s headlamp glass but aim pattern not affected

Pass 7 Nov 2006 91,190 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Hand brake lever travels a long way but not to stop

Heat shield over rear of centre exhaust insecure on body

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear brake pads getting low

both rear tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

Fail 7 Nov 2006 91,190 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Hand brake lever travels a long way but not to stop

Heat shield over rear of centre exhaust insecure on body

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear brake pads getting low

both rear tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

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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R796 XOL is a 1998 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R796 XOL, 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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R796 XOL is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R796 XOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R796 XOL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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