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R886 ULL

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,412 mi
Last recorded89,412 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR886 ULL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 89,412 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2011 86,409 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 86,409 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 83,297 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and cracking up

offside front tyre bald on inner edge and cracking up

Pass 31 Mar 2009 78,604 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 75,716 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2008 75,716 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2007 71,324 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 71,324 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 63,043 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 63,043 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

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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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R886 ULL is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 R886 ULL, 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 R886 ULL registered?

R886 ULL is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 6 January 1998.

Is R886 ULL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R886 ULL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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