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R85 WOA

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,882 mi
Last recorded104,882 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR85 WOA
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2012 104,882 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2012 104,876 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

ELECTRIC WINDOW,S NOT WORKING

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

REAR CONVERTIBLE ROOF NOT LOCKING IN

TWO FRONT BRAKE DISC,S RUSTED

TWO REAR BRAKE DISC,S RUSTED

Pass 5 Oct 2009 104,793 miles

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

drivers wiper starting to split

Fail 21 Jan 2009 102,748 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 102,748 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 96,962 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 89,763 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 81,658 miles

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

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 WOA is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WOA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R85 WOA registered?

R85 WOA is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R85 WOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R85 WOA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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