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R966 HWL

1998 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,015 mi
Last recorded148,015 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR966 HWL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 148,015 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 144,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 144,578 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front & both rear brake discs rusting

both rear brake pipes rusting slightly

fuel filter rusting

nearside front brake juddering slightly

nearside headlamp damaged

one bulb out in hi-level stop lamp

Fail 13 Aug 2012 140,162 miles

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

Oil leak

SRS lamp on

both front brake discs worn

both rear brake pipes rusting

fuel filter rusting

nearside headlamp lens damaged

offside rear brake disc juddering slightly

rear exhaust very corroded & blowing slightly

Pass 13 Aug 2012 140,162 miles

Oil leak

SRS lamp on

both front brake discs worn

both rear brake pipes rusting

fuel filter rusting

nearside headlamp lens damaged

offside rear brake disc juddering slightly

rear exhaust very corroded & blowing slightly

Fail 27 Jul 2011 133,792 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside headlamp chipped

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

SRS lamp on

Pass 27 Jul 2011 133,792 miles

Nearside headlamp chipped

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

SRS lamp on

Pass 4 Aug 2010 128,149 miles

SRS lamp on

nearside rear brake disc rusted

rear brake pads wearing

Pass 29 Jul 2009 123,418 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 123,418 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 4 Aug 2008 119,604 miles

both front tyres getting low

nearside rear tyre sidewall splitting

Pass 17 Aug 2007 115,421 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 115,421 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 108,052 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 108,052 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise four wheel alignment and fuel cap has slight damage

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
Full Saab 900 reliability report

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R966 HWL is a 1998 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R966 HWL, 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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R966 HWL is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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