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WJI 5240

1998 Saab 900

White Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

91,894 mi
Last recorded91,894 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJI 5240
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 91,894 miles

Offside Front Brake repair covered in underseal Brake Hose Ferrule (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 91,889 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 91,775 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule flexi hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 91,775 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule flexi hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 90,928 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 90,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 89,780 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mountain (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 89,485 miles

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

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing can not get too (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mountain (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 84,049 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing at back box to mid pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges worn more on inner most edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 84,049 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing at back box to mid pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges worn more on inner most edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 77,792 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust blow at down pipe at flex joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim wheel bent on inner part of rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner/outer most edges

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced damp inside headlamp (1.7.5a)

exhaust corroded at flex pipe at back box to mid pipe

nearside parking brake reading lower on nearside

offside front tyre wearing on inner most edge

Fail 12 Oct 2017 77,790 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust blow at down pipe at flex joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim wheel bent on inner part of rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner/outer most edges

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced damp inside headlamp (1.7.5a)

exhaust corroded at flex pipe at back box to mid pipe

nearside parking brake reading lower on nearside

offside front tyre wearing on inner most edge

Pass 24 Jun 2016 65,258 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS RAIL BY COIL SPRING TOP (2.4.A.3)

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

STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACEMENT - NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ALMOST TO CANVASS ON INSIDE EDGE

Fail 23 Jun 2016 65,257 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO HUB (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO HUB (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS RAIL BY COIL SPRING TOP (2.4.A.3)

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

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

STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACEMENT - NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ALMOST TO CANVASS ON INSIDE EDGE

Pass 29 Jun 2015 59,833 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 57,961 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 57,961 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 1 May 2013 56,975 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 55,845 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 54,609 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 53,222 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 53,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 51,677 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 48,136 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 45,468 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 42,303 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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WJI 5240 is a 1998 Saab 900 in White with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 WJI 5240, 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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WJI 5240 is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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