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J298 WRE

1993 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,687 mi
Last recorded130,687 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ298 WRE
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 130,687 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 130,685 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 128,745 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 127,871 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

wipers smear slightly

Pass 15 Jul 2013 127,871 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

wipers smear slightly

Fail 25 Jun 2012 122,624 miles

Front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 122,624 miles

Front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 118,155 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 118,155 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Centre box rubber deteriorated, advise replace

Front brake discs excessivly pitted

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 114,087 miles

brake discs pitted

Fail 5 Jul 2010 114,081 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

brake discs pitted

Pass 12 Jun 2009 109,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Outer Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2008 108,976 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 108,824 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 108,011 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

advise surface rust on suspension components front and rear

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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J298 WRE is a 1993 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 128,045 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 J298 WRE, 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 33 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J298 WRE is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 13 January 1993.

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