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R909 SLA

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,728 mi
Last recorded97,728 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR909 SLA
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2014 97,728 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2014 97,726 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2013 94,468 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 94,463 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 85,683 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 78,850 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 72,578 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 66,356 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 15,937 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 54,651 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 50,011 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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R909 SLA is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R909 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 R909 SLA registered?

R909 SLA is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R909 SLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R909 SLA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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