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R935 TRD

1998 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

48,438 mi
Last recorded48,438 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR935 TRD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 48,438 miles

Both rear tyres cracking unable to see cords

Various parts/places corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2014 48,437 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear tyres cracking unable to see cords

Various parts/places corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2014 48,410 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

unable to fully check sills plastic covered

Pass 8 Oct 2013 47,250 miles

both front suspension struts heavily corroded

rear brake discs very rusty

Fail 7 Oct 2013 47,221 miles

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

both front suspension struts heavily corroded

rear brake discs very rusty

Pass 26 Sep 2012 46,846 miles

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)

Rear brake discs corroded.

Unable full inspection of sills due to covers.

Fail 14 Sep 2012 46,828 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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)

Rear brake discs corroded.

Unable full inspection of sills due to covers.

Pass 5 May 2011 45,805 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 45,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 44,155 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 42,497 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 42,497 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2007 40,800 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 40,781 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 39,112 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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R935 TRD is a 1998 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R935 TRD, 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 R935 TRD registered?

R935 TRD is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 28 January 1998.

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