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R815 RRH

1998 Saab 900

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,618 mi
Last recorded142,618 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR815 RRH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2016 142,618 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Oil leak

Tow bar electrics loose

Floorpan very corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2015 137,143 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2015 137,143 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2014 131,605 miles

Boot floor corroded

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2013 126,268 miles

Fuel cap damaged

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 121,358 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 121,358 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2011 116,167 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 108,702 miles

boot floor developing corrosion aroun tow bar mounting

exhaust centre heat shield insecure

n/s front tyre worn low-nearing limits

o/s and n/s rear tyres bald on inner edges-just in limits

rear exhaust corroded/weak around clamp

Pass 31 Mar 2009 91,155 miles

front lower suspension arm bushes worn /soft

o/s rear brake pads wearing low

o/s rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 31 Mar 2009 91,155 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust shield insecure

front lower suspension arm bushes worn /soft

o/s rear brake pads wearing low

o/s rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2008 77,726 miles

front indicators faded.

rear brake balance uneven/ n/s lower effort.

Fail 10 Apr 2008 77,726 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front indicators faded.

rear brake balance uneven/ n/s lower effort.

Pass 7 Mar 2007 64,234 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 53,350 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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R815 RRH is a 1998 Saab 900 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R815 RRH, 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 R815 RRH registered?

R815 RRH is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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