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R831 MSN

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,609 mi
Last recorded100,609 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR831 MSN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2012 100,609 miles

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

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

all 4 brake discs corroded. floor pan corroded and soft at centre

Fail 5 Jan 2012 100,609 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

all 4 brake discs corroded. floor pan corroded and soft at centre

Pass 7 Jan 2011 93,048 miles

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

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)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 85,554 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 77,302 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 69,638 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 60,900 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 53,935 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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R831 MSN is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R831 MSN, 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 R831 MSN registered?

R831 MSN is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R831 MSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R831 MSN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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