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R912 SLA

1998 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,482 mi
Last recorded64,482 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR912 SLA
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 64,482 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 7 Jul 2025 64,399 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 63,754 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 62,992 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 61,390 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamped joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 59,631 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 59,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 54,987 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

age related corrosion on vehicle underside

Pass 14 Jun 2019 54,174 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 52,395 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 50,162 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 48,101 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 46,902 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 44,529 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 44,529 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2013 42,512 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 41,188 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 40,378 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 39,186 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 38,165 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 38,162 miles

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2008 37,390 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 37,386 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

rear tyres poor condition

Fail 21 May 2008 37,385 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre worn 2m

Pass 25 Jul 2006 32,306 miles

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)

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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R912 SLA is a 1998 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R912 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R912 SLA registered?

R912 SLA is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R912 SLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R912 SLA shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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