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R976 KFL

1998 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

172,015 mi
Last recorded172,015 miles
Recorded on23 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR976 KFL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2015 172,015 miles

chassis and suspension components scaley rust

exhaust system has repairs

rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 2 May 2014 171,362 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 171,362 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2013 170,304 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 170,304 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 168,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 168,538 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 May 2011 159,483 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 159,458 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 145,549 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front number plate deteriorating

unable to check outer sills fully as covered

Fail 31 Mar 2010 145,549 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front number plate deteriorating

jub clips deteriorated & broken on fuel filler pipe

unable to check outer sills fully as covered

Pass 27 Apr 2009 137,156 miles

both rear tyres low on very inner tread

brake pipes at rear of vehicle corroding

centre exhaust box corroding

drivers side wiper blade split on very edges of blade

engine and gearbox damp with oil

fuel filler neck pipe to fuel tank clips corroded and broken

o/s/r shock absorber looking slightly corroded

rear number plate deteriorated

temporary fuel cap fitted but sealing and tight in operation

wiper blades poor in operation

Fail 22 Apr 2009 137,075 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres low on very inner tread

brake pipes at rear of vehicle corroding

centre exhaust box corroding

drivers side wiper blade split on very edges of blade

engine and gearbox damp with oil

fuel filler neck pipe to fuel tank clips corroded and broken

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

o/s/r shock absorber looking slightly corroded

rear number plate deteriorated

temporary fuel cap fitted but sealing and tight in operation

wiper blades poor in operation

Pass 30 Apr 2008 124,891 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 113,448 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 113,448 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 101,664 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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R976 KFL is a 1998 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R976 KFL, 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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R976 KFL is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 15 January 1998.

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