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R900 GEF

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,827 mi
Last recorded121,827 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR900 GEF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 121,827 miles

Check engine light on

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 114,802 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 May 2016 114,798 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 111,290 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 111,286 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 109,957 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 109,747 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 108,915 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2011 108,915 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 106,104 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 102,163 miles

mid exhaust blowing

Pass 1 Aug 2008 91,469 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 91,464 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 84,604 miles

nearside rear brake squeling

Pass 4 Aug 2006 81,758 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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R900 GEF is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 GEF, 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 GEF registered?

R900 GEF is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 28 February 1998.

Is R900 GEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R900 GEF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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