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R810 SGF

1998 Saab 900

Purple Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,244 mi
Last recorded104,244 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR810 SGF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 104,244 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 104,244 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 101,977 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 101,917 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 99,420 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

floor corroding

nearside rear and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Apr 2014 96,283 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

nearside wiper splitting

Pass 18 Apr 2013 93,403 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

bulkhead weakening

nearside tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Apr 2012 89,831 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 89,831 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 86,833 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 83,805 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 8 Apr 2010 83,805 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres wearing on edges

rear wiper split

Pass 2 Apr 2009 79,744 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 79,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 10 Apr 2008 76,479 miles

damage to o/s/f bumper/wing

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 22 Mar 2007 65,613 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 65,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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)

n/s/f foglight insecure

Pass 13 Apr 2006 55,891 miles

n/s/f foglamp loose

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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R810 SGF is a 1998 Saab 900 in Purple with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R810 SGF, 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 R810 SGF registered?

R810 SGF is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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