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R910 JFS

1998 Saab 900

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

158,256 mi
Last recorded158,256 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR910 JFS
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 158,256 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2015 158,308 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 May 2014 153,034 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 153,034 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 152,903 miles

both front brake discs corroded

both rear brake discs corroded

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

n/s/f under wheel arch corroded

Fail 23 May 2013 152,860 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

both front brake discs corroded

both rear brake discs corroded

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

n/s/f under wheel arch corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2012 152,524 miles

all four brake discs corroded

power steering pipe corroded

Fail 30 May 2012 152,506 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

all four brake discs corroded

power steering pipe corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2011 152,436 miles

Exhaust back box rubber deteriated

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

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

Oil leak

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2011 152,436 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Exhaust back box rubber deteriated

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

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

Oil leak

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2010 146,117 miles

both rear tyres wearing inside edge

engine light on

exhaust system rusted

o/s front floor starting to corrode

o/s rear tyre inside tread starting to spilt

oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2010 146,117 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

both rear tyres wearing inside edge

engine light on

exhaust system rusted

o/s front floor starting to corrode

o/s rear tyre inside tread starting to spilt

oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2009 140,012 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Feb 2008 131,911 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 131,911 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 124,906 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 124,906 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

1,N/S/R AND O/S/R INDICATER BULBS ARE WORN †2,SLIGHT DAMAGE TO FUEL CAP BUT SEAL IS OK †3, FRONT EXHAUST FLEXI IS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED †4,SLIGHT CORROSION ON O/S/F DRAIN HOLE †5,SLIGHT CORROSION ON THE N/S/R AND O/S/R BRAKE FLEXI FERRULS AND N/S/R BRAKE

6,FUEL TANK PIPE CLIP IS NOT SECURE BUT NO FUEL LEAKS †7,O/S/F P.A.S PIPE IS DAMP ANS STEERING RACK †8,N/S/F AND O/S/F LOWER STRAIGHT ARM BUSHIES ARE WORN

Pass 23 Jan 2006 117,580 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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R910 JFS is a 1998 Saab 900 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R910 JFS, 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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R910 JFS is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 28 February 1998.

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