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R871 MRU

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,228 mi
Last recorded106,228 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR871 MRU
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 106,228 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 103,517 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 103,517 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 101,681 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 101,681 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 100,067 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 14 Feb 2019 98,462 miles

all 4 inner rims slightly dented

front exhaust clamp loose

main beam tell tale temperamental

nearside front tyre wearing low

Fail 14 Feb 2019 98,462 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

all 4 inner rims slightly dented

front exhaust clamp loose

main beam tell tale temperamental

nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 23 Feb 2018 96,395 miles

Both rear & nearside front inner bead rims dented

Fail 19 Feb 2018 96,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dip beam goes out when main beam on (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam pattern from head light (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid missing screen (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Outer Brake lining(s) insecure brake pads (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Both rear & nearside front inner bead rims dented

Hand brake travel very hight close to excess

battery lose very close to excess

brake fluid level low

Pass 15 Feb 2017 93,350 miles

Brake fluid level looks low

Handbrake travel high

Offside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2017 93,324 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe split an blowing (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge of tread cut (4.1.D.1a)

Brake fluid level looks low

Handbrake travel high

Offside front tyre worn to limit on 'inner' edges

Offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2016 90,634 miles

Nearside beam image very poor -close to excess-

Fail 15 Feb 2016 90,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside beam image very poor -close to excess-

Offside rear tyre tread worn low

Pass 16 Apr 2014 88,042 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 88,042 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 83,397 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 78,480 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 78,376 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 78,370 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 64,271 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 64,271 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 54,464 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 45,562 miles

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

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

both rear tyres has small cracks

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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R871 MRU is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R871 MRU, 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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R871 MRU is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 26 February 1998.

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