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R812 NHR

1998 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,880 mi
Last recorded81,880 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR812 NHR
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 81,880 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 81,409 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 79,648 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 76,315 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 73,857 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 69,796 miles

long handbrake lever travel .......

play in n/s & o/s/f lower arm bushes .......

rear brake pads low .......

Fail 4 Sep 2014 69,779 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

wipers smear .......

long handbrake lever travel .......

play in n/s & o/s/f lower arm bushes .......

rear brake pads low .......

wipers smear .......

Pass 20 Sep 2013 67,558 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 64,352 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cracked / perished

Pass 13 Sep 2011 61,056 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 61,041 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 58,668 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 55,772 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 52,230 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 49,682 miles

Advise rear brake hoses.advise exhaust leak

Pass 3 Aug 2006 47,453 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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R812 NHR is a 1998 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R812 NHR, 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 R812 NHR registered?

R812 NHR is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 28 February 1998.

Is R812 NHR safe to buy?

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