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R893 BCV

1998 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

152,865 mi
Last recorded152,865 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR893 BCV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 152,865 miles

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

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

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

crack in windscreen not in a zone

silght play in steering column bush

Pass 4 Feb 2014 142,535 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear shock absorber shrouds have become detatched

Pass 1 Feb 2013 134,540 miles

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers detatched

Fail 1 Feb 2013 134,540 miles

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

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

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers detatched

Fail 9 Feb 2012 127,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust rear heatshield loose

fuel cap cover broken

rear shock absorber dust covers loose

Pass 9 Feb 2012 127,414 miles

exhaust rear heatshield loose

fuel cap cover broken

rear shock absorber dust covers loose

Pass 22 Feb 2011 118,952 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 110,949 miles

N/S/R tyre worn

O/S/F tyre on limit on edge

front no plate cracked

fuel cap poor

gearbox oil leak

rear exhaust joint slight leak

to much oil in engine

two child seats in rear not tested belts

unable to see all front brake pads

Fail 10 Feb 2010 110,819 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

N/S/R tyre worn

O/S/F tyre on limit on edge

front no plate cracked

fuel cap poor

gearbox oil leak

rear exhaust joint slight leak

to much oil in engine

two child seats in rear not tested belts

unable to see all front brake pads

Pass 11 Feb 2009 103,826 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 103,826 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 65,270 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 95,270 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 7 Feb 2007 85,532 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 85,532 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 78,817 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 78,627 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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R893 BCV is a 1998 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R893 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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What year was R893 BCV registered?

R893 BCV is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 8 January 1998.

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