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398 LTA

1990 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

233,592 mi
Last recorded233,592 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2011
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration398 LTA
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2011 233,592 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 233,592 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 233,545 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 233,543 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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398 LTA is a 1990 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 131,953 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 398 LTA, 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 36 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 398 LTA registered?

398 LTA is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 28 March 1990.

Is 398 LTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 398 LTA shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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