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956 CFD

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,927 mi
Last recorded129,927 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2021
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration956 CFD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2021 129,927 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 129,847 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 129,838 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 129,830 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 16 Sep 2017 129,822 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 129,814 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 129,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 129,481 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 129,105 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2012 127,961 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 127,961 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 127,945 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 127,803 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 124,930 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

n/s/rear tyre worn on inner edge & nail in tread.

o/s/rear tyre bald on inner edge & nails in tread.

stonechips over windscreen.

Pass 17 Jun 2008 124,930 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

n/s/rear tyre worn on inner edge & nail in tread.

o/s/rear tyre bald on inner edge & nails in tread.

stonechips over windscreen.

Pass 29 May 2007 118,340 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 118,338 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 111,719 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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956 CFD is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 956 CFD, 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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956 CFD is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 6 February 1998.

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