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R9 VAB

1998 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,279 mi
Last recorded167,279 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 VAB
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 167,279 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 167,279 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 165,086 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 163,885 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 162,911 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 161,677 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 160,448 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 157,996 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 157,994 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 156,075 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 156,073 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 154,076 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 150,355 miles

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

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

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

parking brake travels high,but maintains reserve travel,

rear exhaust clamp slight deteoration.

Pass 21 Feb 2007 145,979 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 120,363 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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R9 VAB is a 1998 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R9 VAB, 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 R9 VAB registered?

R9 VAB is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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