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R998 MEW

1998 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,824 mi
Last recorded139,824 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2020 139,824 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured bulkhead (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

general body damage

nsf wheel arch liner loose

rear heatshield loose

Pass 21 Feb 2019 128,342 miles

power steering pipes have slight leak

rear brake furls have some rust

rear discs in poor condition

some play in front suspension arms

Fail 6 Feb 2019 127,937 miles

Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation broken (1.1.15 (d))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced BOTH (4.1.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working BOTH FRONT (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BRAKE FURRELS RUSTY

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

POWER STEERING HAS THREE LEAKS

REAR DISCS POOR

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT TRACK CONTROL ARM BUSHES WEAK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 121,279 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 116,397 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 114,428 miles

engine idle irratic

Fail 12 Jan 2016 114,426 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

drivers inner door handle damaged but useable

engine idle irratic

Pass 16 Jan 2015 112,723 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn low on inside edge

Pass 20 Jan 2014 110,876 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 108,762 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 107,135 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 106,153 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 104,987 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 100,677 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2008 96,278 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 87,509 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 79,706 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 74,302 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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R998 MEW is a 1998 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MEW, 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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R998 MEW is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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