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R879 KFS

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

54,951 mi
Last recorded54,951 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR879 KFS
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 54,951 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 54,437 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing case corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing case corroded (5.3.2 (b))

both front drive shaft abs pick up rings badly corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2019 54,435 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall as multi splits (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing case corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing case corroded (5.3.2 (b))

both front drive shaft abs pick up rings badly corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2018 52,338 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 52,338 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged tyre valve (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 51,309 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 51,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear engine mounting bracket not fully secure bottom engine mount back of engine (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 50,259 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 50,259 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and side wall perished (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 47,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

front brake pads becoming low

front floor pans becoming corroded

front suspension struts becoming weak

oil leak from engine

slihght blow at exhaust rear silencer joint

Fail 10 Nov 2014 47,185 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

front brake pads becoming low

front floor pans becoming corroded

front suspension struts becoming weak

oil leak from engine

rear brake pads becoming low

slihght blow at exhaust rear silencer joint

Pass 11 Nov 2013 42,312 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front and rear exhaust clamps corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2012 39,472 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2011 37,990 miles

borderline travel at handbrake lever

corrosion at offside floor section

nearside front flexi hose ferrules rusty

offside front flexi hose ferrules rusty

Fail 9 Nov 2011 37,990 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

borderline travel at handbrake lever

corrosion at offside floor section

nearside front flexi hose ferrules rusty

offside front flexi hose ferrules rusty

oil filter leaking

Pass 14 Oct 2010 36,071 miles

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

neaside front tyre wearing on edges

slight travel at handbrake lever

Pass 16 Oct 2009 33,255 miles

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

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

slight travel at handbrake lever

surface rust on all brake discs

Fail 12 Oct 2009 33,255 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

slight travel at handbrake lever

surface rust on all brake discs

Pass 23 Aug 2007 28,352 miles

offside front tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 17 Aug 2006 24,497 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 24,497 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 23,091 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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R879 KFS is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue 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 R879 KFS, 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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R879 KFS is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 24 March 1998.

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