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R962 JCD

1998 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,102 mi
Last recorded164,102 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR962 JCD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2011 164,102 miles

both rear brake discs worn/lip edges

n/s/f main lens misted

parking brake lever slightly high travel when operated

Fail 4 Jul 2011 164,097 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear brake discs worn/lip edges

n/s/f main lens misted

parking brake lever slightly high travel when operated

Pass 9 Jul 2010 148,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 141,881 miles

Battery insecure

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

corrosion to rear exhaust joint

nsr tyre perishing slightly

rear exhaust heatsheild insecure

Fail 5 Jun 2009 141,742 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Battery insecure

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

corrosion to rear exhaust joint

nsr tyre perishing slightly

rear exhaust heatsheild insecure

Pass 11 Jun 2008 134,747 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front shockabsorbers have corrosion on their bodys

rear exhaust heatsheild loose

Pass 2 Jun 2007 119,907 miles

Battery insecure

different speed ratings on front tyres

different speed ratings on rear tyres

nsr tyre has a plug repair

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 18 May 2006 103,274 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R962 JCD is a 1998 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R962 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 R962 JCD registered?

R962 JCD is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 27 April 1998.

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