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R910 VLK

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,261 mi
Last recorded103,261 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR910 VLK
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2016 103,261 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2015 97,545 miles

front pads look low

rear box clamp in poor condition

Pass 14 Jan 2014 92,361 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 92,361 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 85,064 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 78,784 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 72,281 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 65,642 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 60,625 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

nearside rear tyre outer side wall poor condition - cracks

offside door mirror damaged

Fail 20 Jan 2009 60,625 miles

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

front brake discs wearing thin

nearside rear tyre outer side wall poor condition - cracks

offside door mirror damaged

Pass 22 Jan 2008 58,556 miles

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

n/s/r tyre is showing age cracks and wear

Fail 22 Jan 2008 58,556 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre is showing age cracks and wear

Pass 23 Jan 2007 55,302 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 53,013 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 VLK is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 R910 VLK, 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 R910 VLK registered?

R910 VLK is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R910 VLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R910 VLK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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