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R903 SJB

1998 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,623 mi
Last recorded69,623 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR903 SJB
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 11 Jan 2018 69,623 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 64,366 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 59,029 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 54,298 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 50,607 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 49,869 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 49,221 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 47,340 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 45,812 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 44,362 miles

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

bothside rear tyres signs side wall cracking

Pass 3 Jan 2008 42,588 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 41,152 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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R903 SJB is a 1998 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R903 SJB, 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 R903 SJB registered?

R903 SJB is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R903 SJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R903 SJB shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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