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R81 GUG

1998 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

91,955 mi
Last recorded91,955 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR81 GUG
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 91,955 miles

Engine warning lamp is lit.

Exhaust heatshield has parted from its fitting and is resting on the exhaust - unlikely to fall off.

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer forward mounting is missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust section flexible braiding has separated. Exhaust is secure and not blowing.

Front fog lamp switch tell tale doesn't work even though lights do.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged optional is an interior mirror is fitted. (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside front window doesn't open as intended.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake hoses' ferrules are corroded - on limit, replacement recommended.

Fail 26 Nov 2018 91,955 miles

Engine warning lamp is lit.

Exhaust heatshield has parted from its fitting and is resting on the exhaust - unlikely to fall off.

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer forward mounting is missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust section flexible braiding has separated. Exhaust is secure and not blowing.

Front fog lamp switch tell tale doesn't work even though lights do.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged optional is an interior mirror is fitted. (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside front window doesn't open as intended.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake hoses' ferrules are corroded - on limit, replacement recommended.

Pass 24 Oct 2017 88,004 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre section joint (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside and offside rear brake hoses' ferrules are corroded - on limit, hoses replacement recommended.

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

One rear silencer rubber mounting is missing. System is still adequately supported.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Underside is muddy

Pass 10 Oct 2016 81,253 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake pads are approximately 65% worn.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear tyre is cracked, cord not visible. Tyre is 12 years old.

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear axle is corroded.

Rear brake hoses' ferrules are corroded.

Squeak from nearside front.

Pass 6 Oct 2015 81,092 miles

Fuel pipes' clips to/from tank are heavily corroded but secure.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake hoses' ferrules are corroded. attention recommended.

Pass 13 Oct 2014 80,652 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear brake hoses' ferrules are corroded but not excessively yet.

Pass 16 Oct 2013 80,115 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel filter and union are corroded.

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak from automatic transmission upper pipe/cooler union.

Pass 23 Oct 2012 79,290 miles

Both front shock absorber casings starting to corrode

Both n/s and o/s rear brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2011 77,147 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion started both front shck absorber outer casings

slight seepage of power steering oil

Pass 5 Oct 2010 75,353 miles

Oil leak

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

corrosion started on underside

front discs worn

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 29 Sep 2009 74,523 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewalls perished

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak

corrosion started on underside

Pass 22 Sep 2008 74,062 miles

corrosion started on rear brake hose ferruls

Pass 12 Oct 2007 73,322 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 73,322 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 71,950 miles

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

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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R81 GUG is a 1998 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 R81 GUG, 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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R81 GUG is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 6 January 1998.

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