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R85 UGC

1998 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,066 mi
Last recorded130,066 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR85 UGC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2012 130,066 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear number plate deteriorated

rust blisters on rear spring seats

Pass 20 Apr 2011 118,120 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 118,120 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front shock absorbers deteriorating

rear exhaust joint rusty--front flexy down stream of cat possible chuff

rear no plate deteriorating

Pass 5 May 2010 106,658 miles

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

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

all under panel in place

o/s/r tyre stepped on inner edge

rear exhaust joint rusty

Fail 4 May 2010 96,577 miles

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

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

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

all under panel in place

o/s/r tyre stepped on inner edge

rear exhaust joint rusty

Pass 26 May 2009 93,522 miles

Advise:n/s/r tyre has had a repair.

Advise:o/s/f tyre sidewall cut but not to cords.

Advise:part of rear middle brake lamp not working,but not more than 50%.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 May 2009 93,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Advise:n/s/r tyre has had a repair.

Advise:o/s/f tyre sidewall cut but not to cords.

Advise:part of rear middle brake lamp not working,but not more than 50%.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 92,613 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 19 Apr 2007 84,267 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 75,234 miles

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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R85 UGC is a 1998 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R85 UGC, 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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R85 UGC is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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