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S808 APK

1998 Saab 900

Brown Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

152,897 mi
Last recorded152,897 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS808 APK
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2019 152,897 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Body has an unsafe modification wheel arch corrosion 30cm from anchoridge (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Body has an unsafe modification corrosion rear wheel arch less than 30cm from anchoridge (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust blowing middle

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

Nearside Front n/s/f fog light brocken

Nearside Front wing /door mirror brocken

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 149,370 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

various body corrosion

Fail 20 Feb 2018 149,368 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

various body corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2017 147,399 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside mirror cracked

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 147,377 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroding

Nearside door mirror cracked

all brake pipes corroding

exhaust blowing at joint

front and rear brake ferulles corroded close to limit

nearside and offside front struts corroding

windscreen has a chip in zone a

Fail 18 Apr 2016 147,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroding

Nearside door mirror cracked

all brake pipes corroding

exhaust blowing at joint

front and rear brake ferulles corroded close to limit

nearside and offside front struts corroding

windscreen has a chip in zone a

Pass 17 Apr 2015 145,409 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 143,774 miles

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

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

Nearside wing mirror glass cracked

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 143,769 miles

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Nearside wing mirror glass cracked

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 138,967 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

exhaust front pipe flexy damaged

Fail 17 Apr 2013 138,960 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

both rear tyres wearing low + deteriorated

exhaust front pipe flexy damaged

Pass 18 Apr 2012 126,716 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s front tyre has low tread on inner edge

Fail 16 Apr 2012 126,711 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s front tyre has low tread on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2011 109,409 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

both wipers split at ends

Fail 27 Apr 2011 109,409 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

both wipers split at ends

Pass 23 Apr 2010 94,511 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 94,511 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2009 80,601 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 May 2008 70,289 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 67,737 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 59,280 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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S808 APK is a 1998 Saab 900 in Brown with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 S808 APK, 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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S808 APK is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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