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R89 RMJ

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

107,004 mi
Last recorded107,004 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR89 RMJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2012 107,004 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2012 107,004 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2011 103,411 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 102,868 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 94,735 miles

both front tyres on legal limit

exhaust rusty and blowing slightly

rear coil springs rusty

slight movment in steering rack

Fail 3 Feb 2010 94,735 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

both front tyres on legal limit

exhaust rusty and blowing slightly

rear coil springs rusty

slight movment in steering rack

Pass 28 Mar 2009 91,652 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 83,693 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2008 83,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 76,771 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 76,771 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 70,695 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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R89 RMJ is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R89 RMJ, 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 R89 RMJ registered?

R89 RMJ is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R89 RMJ safe to buy?

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