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R965 SJB

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,985 mi
Last recorded137,985 miles
Recorded on11 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR965 SJB
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2012 137,985 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 131,376 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 10 May 2011 131,376 miles

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

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

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

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2010 119,017 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 109,054 miles

2x left bulbs in hight level brake lamp inop

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust down pipe flexi pipe is deteriorating

exhaust has slight corrosion in areas

front lower suspension arm bushes have slight wear/ deterioration

front number plate is cracked

front wipers have slight wear/noisy

offside front headlamp lens is cracked

rear brake pipes and brake pipes along chassis have been greased up. unable to carry out full inspection. suspect have corrosion

Fail 5 May 2009 109,054 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

2x left bulbs in hight level brake lamp inop

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust down pipe flexi pipe is deteriorating

exhaust has slight corrosion in areas

front lower suspension arm bushes have slight wear/ deterioration

front number plate is cracked

front wipers have slight wear/noisy

offside front headlamp lens is cracked

rear brake pipes and brake pipes along chassis have been greased up. unable to carry out full inspection. suspect have corrosion

Fail 13 May 2008 96,648 miles

Chip in o/s/f h/lamp

N/S/R tyre cracking on side wall

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 May 2008 96,648 miles

Chip in o/s/f h/lamp

N/S/R tyre cracking on side wall

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 84,094 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 76,984 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 75,513 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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R965 SJB is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R965 SJB, 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 R965 SJB registered?

R965 SJB is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 8 January 1998.

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