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R961 FKO

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

218,846 mi
Last recorded218,846 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR961 FKO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 218,846 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

areas of corrosion to underside

Fail 9 Sep 2020 218,845 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

areas of corrosion to underside

Pass 10 Sep 2019 217,308 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear close to excessive (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor pan corroded

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

corrosion to both rear chassis rails

corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 14 Sep 2018 214,592 miles

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

chips to windscreen

corrosion to rear inner sills

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

corrosion to rear outer sills

hydraulic brake master cylinder damp

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Aug 2018 214,478 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor X2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting boot floor (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Hydraulic brake master cylinder damp

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

chips to windscreen

corrosion to rear inner sills

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

heavy corrosion to floors

slight exhaust blow at rear

Pass 7 Sep 2017 211,275 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 211,275 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 209,073 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Sep 2015 206,153 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 197,707 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 187,332 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 179,489 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 179,489 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 173,654 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 173,654 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 165,779 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 158,569 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 158,569 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 149,700 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 149,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f wiper blade poor condition

Pass 23 Oct 2007 144,371 miles

chip on windscreen

Pass 1 Nov 2006 133,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four tyres wearing inner edges

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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R961 FKO is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R961 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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What year was R961 FKO registered?

R961 FKO is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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