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R906 SLA

1998 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,406 mi
Last recorded145,406 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR906 SLA
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 145,406 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 144,539 miles

Front lower arm bushes debonding

Nail in nearside rear tyre - uneven wear inner edge

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rut hole offside front underneath vehicle from floor pan grommet

front exhaust mount rubber split, exhaust still secure

front flexible exhaust deteriorating

Pass 14 Mar 2015 143,753 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

exhaust front flexible exhaust deteriorating

front tyres getting low on tread

nearside front lower arm rear bush debonding

Fail 13 Mar 2015 143,743 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

exhaust front flexible exhaust deteriorating

front tyres getting low on tread

nearside front lower arm rear bush debonding

Pass 10 Mar 2014 135,783 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 126,167 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 126,167 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 117,572 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 108,015 miles

Oil Leak

Fail 7 Mar 2011 108,015 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Oil Leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 97,974 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 87,705 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 87,705 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 77,997 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 77,997 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 69,897 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 69,897 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2006 60,841 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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R906 SLA is a 1998 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R906 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 R906 SLA registered?

R906 SLA is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R906 SLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R906 SLA shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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