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R848 ULM

1998 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

116,593 mi
Last recorded116,593 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR848 ULM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2011 116,593 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front no plate deteriorated

o/s track rod ball joint boot split

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2010 104,371 miles

EXhaust heat sheild loose

NSR tyre slightly mishaped

PAS pipe slightly damp

Pass 7 Mar 2009 94,313 miles

advisorys on previous test

Fail 6 Mar 2009 94,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre close to limit

rear disk's worn

Pass 5 Mar 2008 86,902 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Mar 2008 86,902 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 83,902 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 83,887 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

bearing noise from engine?

centre exhaust corroding

rear fuel filler hose clips corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2006 82,177 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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R848 ULM is a 1998 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ULM, 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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What year was R848 ULM registered?

R848 ULM is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 19 February 1998.

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