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S286 BAN

1998 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,132 mi
Last recorded93,132 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS286 BAN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 93,132 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 93,129 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 86,971 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 86,971 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 76,791 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 68,886 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 68,886 miles

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

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

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

n/s headlamp misted

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2006 67,816 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 67,800 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 63,687 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front and rear number plates coming apart

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

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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S286 BAN is a 1998 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S286 BAN, 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 S286 BAN registered?

S286 BAN is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S286 BAN safe to buy?

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