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R816 TUM

1998 Saab 900 SE

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,928 mi
Last recorded74,928 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 900 SE107,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR816 TUM
MakeSaab
Model900 SE
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2008 74,928 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 70,951 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 64,214 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 64,214 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

How Reliable is the Saab 900 SE?

Based on 803 MOT tests across 162 vehicles.

67.6%
Pass Rate
6,458
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
162
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 74
position lamp(s) not working 36
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 32
Direction indicator incorrect colour 31
Registration plate lamp not working 28
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R816 TUM is a 1998 Saab 900 SE in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Saab 900 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 107,499 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R816 TUM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 900 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R816 TUM registered?

R816 TUM is a 1998 Saab 900 SE, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is R816 TUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R816 TUM shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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