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R865 MRU

1998 Saab 900 XS Auto

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,960 mi
Last recorded98,960 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR865 MRU
MakeSaab
Model900 XS Auto
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2008 98,960 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 98,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 Jul 2007 84,890 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 84,890 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 64,992 miles

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

bulkhead flexing around steering rack when operating steering

chips in windscreen

offside rear tyre tread wearing uneven on inner edge

How Reliable is the Saab 900 XS Auto?

Based on 781 MOT tests across 177 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
7,159
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30
position lamp(s) not working 29
Stop lamp not working 27
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 25
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R865 MRU is a 1998 Saab 900 XS Auto in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

The most common reason a Saab 900 XS Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R865 MRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 XS Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 900 XS Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R865 MRU registered?

R865 MRU is a 1998 Saab 900 XS Auto, first registered on 13 February 1998.

Is R865 MRU safe to buy?

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