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R891 BCV

1998 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

131,293 mi
Last recorded131,293 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR891 BCV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 131,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 127,983 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 127,983 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 125,566 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

o/s/r tyre worn uneven

Fail 19 Jun 2014 125,465 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

o/s/r tyre worn uneven

Pass 1 Jul 2013 120,410 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 116,092 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 116,085 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 108,912 miles

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

mouldings fitted to sills preventing full inspection

Fail 15 Oct 2010 108,912 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

mouldings fitted to sills preventing full inspection

Fail 13 Jul 2009 107,748 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front number plate cracked

hand brake has long travel

Pass 13 Jul 2009 107,748 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front number plate cracked

hand brake has long travel

Pass 9 Apr 2009 103,481 miles

steering and suspension worn,seat belts worn.brake system coroded.

Pass 8 Apr 2008 100,321 miles

o/s/f lower balljoint gaiter split

rear exhaust in poor condition

rear exhaust joint clamp in poor condition

Fail 7 Apr 2008 100,313 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f lower balljoint gaiter split

rear exhaust in poor condition

rear exhaust joint clamp in poor condition

Pass 5 Apr 2007 94,256 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 94,248 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front wiper blades split

o/s/f tyre tread sarting to lift

Pass 4 Apr 2006 89,434 miles

advise all indicators bulbs faded

advise handbrake long travel

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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R891 BCV is a 1998 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R891 BCV, 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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R891 BCV is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R891 BCV shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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