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R939 TRD

1998 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

193,230 mi
Last recorded193,230 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR939 TRD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2016 193,230 miles

Nearside front tyres wearing on edges

Offside Front wearing on edges

Offside Rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 24 Jan 2015 183,248 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 173,416 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 165,146 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 154,924 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 140,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 128,241 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 120,981 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 108,535 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 108,535 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 96,243 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 83,722 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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R939 TRD is a 1998 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R939 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R939 TRD registered?

R939 TRD is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R939 TRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R939 TRD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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