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R844 LFH

1998 Saab 900 XS

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,827 mi
Last recorded141,827 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 Saab 900 XS117,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR844 LFH
MakeSaab
Model900 XS
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2007 141,827 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Nov 2007 141,816 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2006 137,599 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

heavy surface corrosion to most steering and suspension components.

minimal reserve travel on park brake lever.

How Reliable is the Saab 900 XS?

Based on 2,774 MOT tests across 640 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
7,348
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
640
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 250
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 169
position lamp(s) not working 133
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 121
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 116
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R844 LFH is a 1998 Saab 900 XS in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Saab 900 XS models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 117,536 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 XS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 250 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R844 LFH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 XS typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 900 XS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R844 LFH registered?

R844 LFH is a 1998 Saab 900 XS, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R844 LFH shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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