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R858 LUD

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

86,692 mi
Last recorded86,692 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR858 LUD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2015 86,692 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 86,692 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 84,432 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 84,432 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 75,882 miles

battery insecure

Fail 31 Jan 2013 75,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

battery insecure

nearside rear lights slightly dim,bulb holder may be insecure

some flexing of bulkhead on nearside when steering is rocked unable to tell if fractured due to insulation covering steering rack mounting

Pass 2 Feb 2012 68,168 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jan 2012 68,167 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 62,821 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 62,811 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

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)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 58,051 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2008 52,733 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 52,733 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 45,442 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 45,442 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 37,847 miles

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

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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R858 LUD is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R858 LUD, 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 R858 LUD registered?

R858 LUD is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 28 January 1998.

Is R858 LUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R858 LUD shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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