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R900 ABC

1998 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,863 mi
Last recorded89,863 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR900 ABC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2015 89,863 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 89,863 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 8 Feb 2014 89,051 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

offside rear tyre has a split in it but it's not down to the cords or ply. (It was flat)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 89,051 miles

offside rear tyre has a split in it but it's not down to the cords or ply. (It was flat)

Pass 10 Feb 2013 86,583 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2012 84,896 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 83,036 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 81,100 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 81,100 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 78,917 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 65,380 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 59,713 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 50,554 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 50,554 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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R900 ABC is a 1998 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R900 ABC, 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 R900 ABC registered?

R900 ABC is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R900 ABC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R900 ABC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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