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R865 OJM

1998 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,917 mi
Last recorded124,917 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR865 OJM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2011 124,917 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 124,917 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2010 121,479 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 117,250 miles

Rear registration will need attention in the near future.

Pass 22 Oct 2007 113,615 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front number plate damaged/deteriorated.

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

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

Rear number plate deteriorated.

Pass 24 Oct 2006 109,259 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 105,854 miles

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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R865 OJM is a 1998 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R865 OJM, 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 R865 OJM registered?

R865 OJM is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R865 OJM safe to buy?

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