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R869 EGJ

1998 Saab 900

Bronze Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,312 mi
Last recorded92,312 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR869 EGJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 92,312 miles

Offside Rear tyre's sidewall cracking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 90,349 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Oct 2017 90,294 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Oct 2016 86,629 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 126,104 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 122,746 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 122,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 118,333 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Oct 2013 118,333 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 29 Oct 2012 114,293 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 114,293 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 109,307 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 109,307 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 102,778 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER WALLDAMAGED

Fail 30 Oct 2010 102,778 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER WALLDAMAGED

Pass 30 Oct 2009 96,245 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 90,869 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 86,178 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 86,178 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 80,604 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 74,098 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 74,098 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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R869 EGJ is a 1998 Saab 900 in Bronze with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R869 EGJ, 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 R869 EGJ registered?

R869 EGJ is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 21 January 1998.

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