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R892 SLA

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

73,024 mi
Last recorded73,024 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR892 SLA
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2022 73,024 miles

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

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

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

General corrosion to suspension components

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 72,738 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 72,652 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 72,652 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 72,081 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 71,527 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 71,527 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 71,362 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 71,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 69,878 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 68,473 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 68,473 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 67,841 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 66,589 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 65,710 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 65,379 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 64,978 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 64,343 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 64,343 miles

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

offside tyre cracking

Pass 21 Jul 2008 63,139 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 61,543 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 61,543 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 57,533 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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R892 SLA is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 R892 SLA, 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 R892 SLA registered?

R892 SLA is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R892 SLA safe to buy?

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