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R894 FWC

1998 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,318 mi
Last recorded125,318 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR894 FWC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2010 125,318 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 119,522 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 112,062 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 102,573 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 91,896 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 91,896 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 81,534 miles

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

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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R894 FWC is a 1998 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R894 FWC, 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 R894 FWC registered?

R894 FWC is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 23 March 1998.

Is R894 FWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R894 FWC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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