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S290 JLM

1998 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,801 mi
Last recorded99,801 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS290 JLM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2009 99,801 miles

n/s/r tyre is t.rated all others are h.rated.

o/s/f headlight pattern going dull

o/s/r light lens damaged

Fail 24 Jul 2009 99,801 miles

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

n/s/r tyre is t.rated all others are h.rated.

o/s/f headlight pattern going dull

o/s/r light lens damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2008 91,579 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

damage to offside rear light lense

slight movement in top steering column bush

Fail 16 Jul 2008 91,579 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

damage to offside rear light lense

slight movement in top steering column bush

Fail 13 Jul 2007 85,826 miles

Air con and other regid pipes under battery tray covered in battery acid salts

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 85,826 miles

Air con and other regid pipes under battery tray covered in battery acid salts

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 77,797 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 77,797 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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S290 JLM is a 1998 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S290 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S290 JLM registered?

S290 JLM is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 25 August 1998.

Is S290 JLM safe to buy?

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