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R998 EAF

1998 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

100,148 mi
Last recorded100,148 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR998 EAF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 100,148 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Centre floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Centre floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 93,688 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 86,936 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 80,143 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 72,618 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 72,617 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 72,296 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread And damaged (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 71,258 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front registration plate slightly damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2014 68,893 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front registration plate damaged

Fail 22 Aug 2013 63,506 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 63,506 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 59,314 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 53,678 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 51,290 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Lens repeater - cracked N/S wing

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 50,092 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 47,751 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 45,984 miles

Brake fluid tested - PASS

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Mar 2008 45,983 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake fluid tested - PASS

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 44,155 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 42,117 miles

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)

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

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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R998 EAF is a 1998 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R998 EAF, 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 R998 EAF registered?

R998 EAF is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R998 EAF safe to buy?

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