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R947 MSN

1998 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

77,865 mi
Last recorded77,865 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR947 MSN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 77,865 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 77,863 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 73,874 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 73,874 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 69,528 miles

Central Front flex pipe is deteriorated

Pass 5 Jun 2017 65,495 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 65,495 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 17 May 2016 60,860 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack ? (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 May 2016 60,859 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack ? (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 May 2015 57,560 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 57,560 miles

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

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

Nearside Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 May 2014 53,644 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 53,544 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 May 2013 50,837 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 50,837 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 48,278 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Fail 24 May 2012 48,278 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 45,248 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 45,248 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 41,110 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2010 41,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2009 37,681 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 36,289 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 36,288 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 34,438 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 31,560 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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R947 MSN is a 1998 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 R947 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.

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What year was R947 MSN registered?

R947 MSN is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 28 April 1998.

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