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R959 TRD

1998 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

202,749 mi
Last recorded202,749 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR959 TRD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 202,749 miles

Exhaust deterioating

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (2.4.G.1)

General corrosion around vehicle

Plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2016 202,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust deterioating

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (2.4.G.1)

General corrosion around vehicle

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2015 196,992 miles

corrosion on shock absorber outer casings

exhaust generally in poor condition

Pass 23 Sep 2014 191,966 miles

Exhaust deterioating

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front brake discs deterioating

Fail 15 Sep 2014 191,966 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Exhaust deterioating

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front brake discs deterioating

Pass 23 Sep 2013 188,567 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition and leaking slightly

some corrosion on brake discs [vehicle been standing]

some corrosion on front shock absorber outer casings

Fail 23 Sep 2013 188,567 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust in poor condition and leaking slightly

some corrosion on brake discs [vehicle been standing]

some corrosion on front shock absorber outer casings

Pass 10 Jan 2012 185,884 miles

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear of exhaust deterioating

Some slight corrosion to brake discs

Some slight damage to windscreen

Suspect front flexible brake hose ferules may be coroded(Unable to inspect due to rubber covers)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 9 Jan 2012 185,877 miles

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear of exhaust deterioating

Some slight corrosion to brake discs

Suspect front flexible brake hose ferules may be coroded(Unable to inspect due to rubber covers)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Jan 2011 182,428 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 176,244 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 170,593 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 165,171 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 158,675 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 158,568 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 152,562 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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R959 TRD is a 1998 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R959 TRD, 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 R959 TRD registered?

R959 TRD is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R959 TRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R959 TRD shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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