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R853 ABD

1998 Saab 900 S

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

155,874 mi
Last recorded155,874 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2007
Typical for 1998 Saab 900 S103,730 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR853 ABD
MakeSaab
Model900 S
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2007 155,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front number plate cracked

Pass 22 Feb 2006 143,946 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

oil leak

suspect front pads getting low unable to see them properly †nail in off side rear tyre and near side †off side rear starting to go out of shape

Fail 21 Feb 2006 143,946 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

nail in off side rear tyre and near side

off side rear starting to go out of shape

oil leak

suspect front pads getting low unable to see them properly

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S?

Based on 8,317 MOT tests across 1,928 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
6,905
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 698
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 466
position lamp(s) not working 441
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 393
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 377
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R853 ABD is a 1998 Saab 900 S in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1998 Saab 900 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 103,730 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 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 698 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R853 ABD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 S typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 900 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R853 ABD registered?

R853 ABD is a 1998 Saab 900 S, first registered on 25 February 1998.

Is R853 ABD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R853 ABD shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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