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S208 SJN

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,913 mi
Last recorded74,913 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS208 SJN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 74,913 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gear box (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded and flexi damaged (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 70,573 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 68,884 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 67,895 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 66,827 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 65,442 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 63,966 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output cover cracked (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 63,966 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output cover cracked (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 62,644 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 62,644 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front indicator and n\s rear indicator white (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust leak blow at the rear join (7.1.2)

Steering system fouling steering wheel up and down movement excessive (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 60,807 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 60,807 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section hole (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 59,327 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 57,870 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 56,130 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 56,130 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 54,238 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 54,238 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 52,520 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 52,520 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 50,320 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 50,320 miles

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Fail 14 Aug 2008 47,869 miles

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

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 47,869 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 46,134 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 46,134 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 42,925 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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S208 SJN is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S208 SJN, 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 S208 SJN registered?

S208 SJN is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 5 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S208 SJN shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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