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R984 YOC

1998 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,270 mi
Last recorded71,270 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR984 YOC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 71,270 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 71,270 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2013 69,819 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 May 2013 69,819 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 May 2012 66,548 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust Slightly Corroded

Fuel Tank Straps Slightly Corroded

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (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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R984 YOC is a 1998 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R984 YOC, 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 R984 YOC registered?

R984 YOC is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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