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R928 DPU

1998 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,137 mi
Last recorded110,137 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR928 DPU
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2013 110,137 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge (2mm)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 103,061 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 101,204 miles

covers fitted to outer sills

slight leak from power steering rack

slight leak from power steering reservoir

Pass 20 May 2010 99,282 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 99,273 miles

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

offside rear brake hose furrel heavily corroded.

Pass 20 May 2009 96,310 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 96,303 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2008 93,991 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

oil around steering rack gaiter - no leak found at time of test

Pass 15 May 2007 91,228 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 91,207 miles

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

both front and osr indicator bulbs faded

ns screen washer weak

osf tyre worn inner edge

Pass 15 May 2006 87,882 miles

eye level brake light incomplete

offside front indicator faded

offside rear indicator faded

offside rear inner tyre wall perishing

slight exhaust leak at front flexi-section

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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R928 DPU is a 1998 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R928 DPU, 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 R928 DPU registered?

R928 DPU is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 29 January 1998.

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