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R805 VLB

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

49,276 mi
Last recorded49,276 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR805 VLB
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 49,276 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 47,291 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 46,660 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 44,072 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 44,072 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 42,476 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 41,543 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 38,381 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2011 38,284 miles

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

split in o/s/r tyre,not exposing cords but advise to replace

Pass 13 Jul 2010 38,037 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 37,986 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 37,695 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 37,241 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

wipers

Pass 19 Apr 2006 36,739 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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R805 VLB is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R805 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R805 VLB registered?

R805 VLB is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is R805 VLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R805 VLB shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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