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R943 MSN

1998 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

89,107 mi
Last recorded89,107 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR943 MSN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2011 89,107 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 89,107 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 80,871 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 75,792 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 75,792 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s and o/s front flexible brake hoses corroded

n/s door mirror glass cracked

o/s/r brake disc pitted

rear brake pads close to limit

Pass 6 Aug 2008 69,165 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 69,165 miles

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

n/s and o/s front bottom ball joint gaiters split

o/s/r brake disc corroded

raer brake pads appear low

Pass 6 Aug 2007 63,325 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 63,314 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front spring seats corroded

slight play both front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 3 Aug 2006 56,778 miles

n/s and o/s front shock absorbers corroded

play in engine mount

Pass 3 Aug 2005 52,235 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 52,235 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R943 MSN is a 1998 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R943 MSN, 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 R943 MSN registered?

R943 MSN is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 28 April 1998.

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