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R848 LFH

1998 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

809,941 mi
Last recorded809,941 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR848 LFH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2015 809,941 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 80,810 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front drivers door mirror casing missing

Pass 28 Mar 2014 77,057 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 77,056 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 73,932 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 73,932 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 71,702 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 71,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 68,513 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 65,824 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)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 65,822 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 61,665 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 61,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 58,874 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 54,972 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 51,083 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R848 LFH is a 1998 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R848 LFH, 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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R848 LFH is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 5 February 1998.

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