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R949 SBV

1998 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

101,481 mi
Last recorded101,481 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR949 SBV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2015 101,481 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 101,481 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 101,071 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 100,519 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 99,920 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 93,904 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 79,146 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 71,379 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 66,143 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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R949 SBV is a 1998 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R949 SBV, 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 R949 SBV registered?

R949 SBV is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 20 January 1998.

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