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R91 ABY

1998 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

28,283 mi
Last recorded28,283 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR91 ABY
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 28,283 miles

Nearside floor pan corroded

Offside floor pan corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2025 26,109 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 22,725 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 22,502 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 22,439 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both wiper blades split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 22,295 miles

sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 11 Mar 2020 22,164 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center joint clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 21,282 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 21,276 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust broken (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center pipe to rear silencer broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure center pipe not attached to silencer at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 21,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 20,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 18,982 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 18,982 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 16,670 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 16,180 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 15,579 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 15,578 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 15,407 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 15,258 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 14,951 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 14,790 miles

air bag light on

Pass 27 Feb 2008 14,735 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 14,218 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 13,953 miles

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

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

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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R91 ABY is a 1998 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R91 ABY, 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 R91 ABY registered?

R91 ABY is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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