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R801 VLB

1998 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

123,994 mi
Last recorded123,994 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR801 VLB
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 123,994 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 118,009 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front subframe/control arm bolt knocking/play

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

fluid residue around servo/master cylinder

Fail 25 Jun 2024 118,009 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front subframe/control arm bolt knocking/play

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

fluid residue around servo/master cylinder

Pass 12 Jun 2023 111,223 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Missing rubber mount (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Uneven wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 107,599 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 107,599 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 105,842 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2020 104,504 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2019 103,437 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 102,675 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 102,675 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 101,288 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 101,288 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inside wheel arch (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 99,097 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges.

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 95,035 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

middle section of exhaust poor condition

Pass 4 Jun 2014 89,980 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 89,980 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

rear box clamp broken but not leaking and rear box poor condition

Pass 29 May 2013 87,479 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 85,530 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 box slightly deteriorated.

Rear exhaust clamp deteriorated.

Pass 4 May 2011 83,649 miles

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

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)

Fail 4 May 2011 83,645 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 79,823 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 72,094 miles

16% imbalance on front brakes

42% imbalance on rear brakes

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 7 Mar 2008 68,227 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 61,984 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 57,812 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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R801 VLB is a 1998 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R801 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 R801 VLB registered?

R801 VLB is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 28 February 1998.

Is R801 VLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R801 VLB shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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