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R907 VRB

1998 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,846 mi
Last recorded51,846 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR907 VRB
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2008 51,846 miles

cuts to n/s/f tyre side wall , front shock absorber outer casings heavily corroded , rear brake discs corroded/pitted worn , kerb damage to alloy rims

o/s/r tyre worn edges with cuts in side wall

slight fluctuation to front brakes , outer sills covered in plastic trim , exhaust system heavily corroded , front brake discs corroded/pitted & heavily worn , front coil springs heavily corroded , scratches to front bumper

Fail 16 Dec 2008 51,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

cuts to n/s/f tyre side wall , front shock absorber outer casings heavily corroded , rear brake discs corroded/pitted worn , kerb damage to alloy rims

o/s/r tyre worn edges with cuts in side wall

slight fluctuation to front brakes , outer sills covered in plastic trim , exhaust system heavily corroded , front brake discs corroded/pitted & heavily worn , front coil springs heavily corroded , scratches to front bumper

Fail 17 Dec 2007 46,407 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both rear shockers slighty wet

exhaust corroded

front no plate damaged

front to rear and rear brake pipes slighty corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2007 46,407 miles

both rear shockers slighty wet

exhaust corroded

front no plate damaged

front to rear and rear brake pipes slighty corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2007 40,262 miles

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

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

chip in screen †o/s front tyre wall cut †both rear tyre walls cracking †both front struts and springs rusty †slight leak on rear shocks

front indi repaired with tape

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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R907 VRB is a 1998 Saab 900 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R907 VRB, 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 R907 VRB registered?

R907 VRB is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R907 VRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R907 VRB shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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