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S263 JLM

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

66,455 mi
Last recorded66,455 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS263 JLM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 66,455 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 62,146 miles

Check engine warning light illuminated

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Jul 2015 57,249 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

engine malfunction light illuminated

Pass 13 Jul 2015 57,249 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

engine malfunction light illuminated

Pass 28 Jun 2014 51,927 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front indicator lense damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2013 46,169 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front side light working but dim

offside front wing has slight damage

plastic side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of outter sills

Fail 24 Jun 2013 46,169 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front side light working but dim

offside front wing has slight damage

plastic side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of outter sills

Pass 26 Jun 2012 42,199 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 42,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 34,987 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 34,987 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 26,480 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 21,207 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 21,207 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 20,163 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 18,790 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 18,790 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 17,614 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 17,614 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

rear exhaust box start to rust

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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S263 JLM is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S263 JLM, 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 S263 JLM registered?

S263 JLM is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 20 August 1998.

Is S263 JLM safe to buy?

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