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R952 SJB

1998 Saab 900

Yellow Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,038 mi
Last recorded81,038 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR952 SJB
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2013 81,038 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2012 76,263 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 76,263 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 68,640 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 63,347 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

engine management light on - passed emmissions test

Pass 16 Mar 2010 63,347 miles

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

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

engine management light on - passed emmissions test

Pass 16 Mar 2009 56,122 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 56,122 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 49,314 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 47,069 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 41,276 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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R952 SJB is a 1998 Saab 900 in Yellow with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R952 SJB, 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 R952 SJB registered?

R952 SJB is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R952 SJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R952 SJB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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