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R901 SLA

1998 Saab 900

Yellow Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,857 mi
Last recorded81,857 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR901 SLA
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 81,857 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all 4 tyres showing signs of cracking

Pass 14 Apr 2015 81,218 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 79,016 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 77,288 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 77,288 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 73,752 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 66,848 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 64,333 miles

Nearside Front 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 13 Jan 2009 58,885 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 58,885 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 52,276 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 45,413 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 39,122 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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R901 SLA is a 1998 Saab 900 in Yellow with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R901 SLA, 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 R901 SLA registered?

R901 SLA is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R901 SLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R901 SLA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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