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R961 JCD

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,076 mi
Last recorded95,076 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2012 95,076 miles

Oil leak

n/s door mirror glass cracked

o/s/f indicator cracked

rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Feb 2011 91,932 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 91,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 89,374 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 88,373 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 88,373 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2006 79,620 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 79,620 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 70,726 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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 JCD is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R961 JCD, 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 JCD registered?

R961 JCD is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R961 JCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R961 JCD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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