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R904 SLA

1998 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,422 mi
Last recorded86,422 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR904 SLA
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2017 86,422 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust loose at catalyst

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 30 Jun 2016 80,755 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 80,755 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 72,822 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 72,822 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 65,892 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 62,806 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery not clamped down

n/s/r tyre cracking on side wall

o/s/r tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 28 Nov 2011 57,537 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 57,537 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

O/S/R wheel slightly buckled and tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel filler flap missing

Pass 13 May 2010 56,241 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 54,105 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 50,125 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 45,395 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 41,347 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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R904 SLA is a 1998 Saab 900 in Red 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 R904 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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R904 SLA is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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