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TBZ 1728

1998 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,585 mi
Last recorded110,585 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBZ 1728
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2011 110,585 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 110,585 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 109,090 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Oct 2009 109,054 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise oil leak!

advise both rear tyres perished! replacement required!

Pass 23 Oct 2009 109,054 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise oil leak!

advise both rear tyres perished! replacement required!

Pass 5 Aug 2008 108,086 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 107,662 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 102,777 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 102,777 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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TBZ 1728 is a 1998 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TBZ 1728, 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 TBZ 1728 registered?

TBZ 1728 is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is TBZ 1728 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TBZ 1728 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TBZ 1728 have outstanding finance?

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