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S748 OPO

1998 Saab 900

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

87,990 mi
Last recorded87,990 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS748 OPO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2016 87,990 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

E.M.L on dash

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

oil leak noted

Fail 2 Apr 2015 85,335 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 85,335 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 84,106 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 83,788 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise n/s/f inner cv boot twisted

Fail 22 Apr 2013 83,787 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise n/s/f inner cv boot twisted

Pass 3 Apr 2012 82,955 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2012 82,954 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2011 81,794 miles

fuel pipes to tank clips corroded

rear flexy brake hose ferruls corroded

Pass 5 May 2010 79,983 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroding

nearside front c.v.boot leaking grease

Pass 28 Apr 2009 72,642 miles

2 elements in hi-level stop lamp inoperative

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

nearside front tyre bald inner edge

parking brake has long travel

power steering rack damp

rear brake discs corroded & rear brake balance poor

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 27 Apr 2009 72,642 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

2 elements in hi-level stop lamp inoperative

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

nearside front tyre bald inner edge

parking brake has long travel

power steering rack damp

rear brake discs corroded & rear brake balance poor

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Apr 2008 71,086 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 71,086 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

alternator belt showing wear

both rear flexy brake hose ferruls corroding

fuel cap sealing rubber showing wear

leak on power steering pipe

nearside front wishbone bush torn

rear exhaust heat sheild insurcure

travalle on handbrake

Pass 27 Mar 2007 61,676 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 61,673 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

bulkhead flexing when steering rocked

engine oil leaks

front brake pads low

offside front tyre bald inner edge

power stering pressure pipe at pump damp

Fail 13 Apr 2006 52,910 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

battery insecure

front wipers split

oil leak

petrol cap seal starting to crack

Pass 13 Apr 2006 52,910 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

battery insecure

front wipers split

oil leak

petrol cap seal starting to crack

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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S748 OPO is a 1998 Saab 900 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S748 OPO, 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 S748 OPO registered?

S748 OPO is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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