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R997 UKP

1998 Saab 900 SE

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

128,896 mi
Last recorded128,896 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 900 SE107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR997 UKP
MakeSaab
Model900 SE
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2008 128,896 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

NSF wheel bearing slight wear

OS handbrake effort low

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear brake pads low

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2007 117,723 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 117,723 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside front foglight lense cracked

offside rear shock absorber weeping slightly

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 14 Aug 2006 113,162 miles

rear no plate delaminating

Fail 10 Aug 2006 113,161 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear no plate delaminating

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Saab 900 SE?

Based on 803 MOT tests across 162 vehicles.

67.6%
Pass Rate
6,458
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
162
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 74
position lamp(s) not working 36
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 32
Direction indicator incorrect colour 31
Registration plate lamp not working 28
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R997 UKP is a 1998 Saab 900 SE in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1998 Saab 900 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 107,499 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 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R997 UKP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 900 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R997 UKP registered?

R997 UKP is a 1998 Saab 900 SE, first registered on 21 December 1998.

Is R997 UKP safe to buy?

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