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R88 WAY

1998 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,010 mi
Last recorded119,010 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 WAY
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 119,010 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 114,851 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 104,489 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2023 104,464 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 98,057 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2022 98,057 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 96,842 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 96,773 miles

Nearside Front advise new shock absorber

Offside Front advise new shock absorber

Pass 13 Nov 2018 93,868 miles

Nearside Front advise new shock absorber

Offside Front advise new shock absorber

oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2018 93,868 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front advise new shock absorber

Offside Front advise new shock absorber

oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2017 89,862 miles

Offside Front tyre very worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

advise closer inspection to front suspension very bouncy

Pass 11 Nov 2016 86,041 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 86,041 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 82,803 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 79,380 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2013 75,363 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 71,339 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 71,337 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 68,931 miles

both front tyres wearing badly on inner edges

nearside front seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 14 Oct 2011 68,925 miles

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

both front tyres wearing badly on inner edges

nearside front seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 8 Oct 2010 65,970 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 63,366 miles

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)

advise n/s/f seat belt

Pass 18 Sep 2008 59,965 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 59,965 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 55,905 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 55,905 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 50,891 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 46,743 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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R88 WAY is a 1998 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R88 WAY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R88 WAY registered?

R88 WAY is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R88 WAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R88 WAY shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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