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R954 FKO

1998 Saab 900

Beige Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

112,138 mi
Last recorded112,138 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR954 FKO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 112,138 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 112,093 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 110,861 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

engine warning light on

slight cracking to nearside rear tyre inner side wall

Fail 11 Apr 2015 110,815 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

engine warning light on

slight cracking to nearside rear tyre inner side wall

Pass 5 Apr 2014 108,035 miles

engine warning light on

slight cracking to nearside rear tyre inner side wall

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 13 Apr 2013 104,056 miles

engine warning light on

Fail 6 Apr 2013 104,073 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine warning light on

Pass 31 Mar 2012 100,303 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 92,728 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2010 87,790 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 83,001 miles

Front number plate damaged

Handbrake requires adjustment nearly at the end of its travel

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 83,001 miles

Front number plate damaged

Handbrake requires adjustment nearly at the end of its travel

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 76,972 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 68,305 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Mar 2007 68,305 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 59,523 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 59,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R954 FKO is a 1998 Saab 900 in Beige with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R954 FKO, 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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R954 FKO is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R954 FKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R954 FKO shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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