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R902 VOE

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,559 mi
Last recorded122,559 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR902 VOE
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2011 122,559 miles

N/s/f brake disc slightly corroded.

Fail 4 Jan 2011 122,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

N/S/F BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY SCORED

Oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2009 117,950 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parts of the chasis has been undersealed

rear registration bulbs came on when tapped

rear registration dirty

Fail 30 Dec 2009 117,950 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parts of the chasis has been undersealed

rear registration bulbs came on when tapped

rear registration dirty

Pass 29 Dec 2008 113,751 miles

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

Rear exhaust will need attention in the near future.

Fail 29 Dec 2008 113,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear exhaust will need attention in the near future.

Pass 28 Dec 2007 108,414 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 105,630 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 100,403 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 100,401 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R902 VOE is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R902 VOE, 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 R902 VOE registered?

R902 VOE is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 21 January 1998.

Is R902 VOE safe to buy?

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