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R835 YAT

1998 Saab 900

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

79,413 mi
Last recorded79,413 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR835 YAT
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 79,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside edges worn completely smooth [CHANGE ASAP] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2025 73,156 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 71,398 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 68,289 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 63,557 miles

Smell of petrol no leak found

Fail 21 Sep 2022 63,557 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Smell of petrol no leak found

Pass 22 Sep 2021 49,603 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 39,729 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 39,388 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 39,199 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 38,972 miles

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

Nearside front tyre deteriorating

Nearside rear tyre deteriorating

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

Offside rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 23 Aug 2016 38,762 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 38,464 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 38,127 miles

corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

Pass 9 Sep 2013 37,725 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 37,723 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 37,160 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 36,777 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 36,340 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 35,934 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 35,440 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 34,943 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 34,024 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 31,678 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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R835 YAT is a 1998 Saab 900 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R835 YAT, 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 R835 YAT registered?

R835 YAT is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 12 January 1998.

Is R835 YAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R835 YAT shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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