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J70 DRF

1998 Saab 900

Gold Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

133,379 mi
Last recorded133,379 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 DRF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 133,379 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 131,445 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 129,166 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 125,984 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 121,891 miles

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 117,497 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 113,796 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 May 2014 113,706 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2013 108,846 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2013 107,873 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 103,365 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 97,439 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 91,473 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 85,474 miles

rear silencer slight leak

slight power steering fluid leak from rack area

Pass 11 Jan 2008 79,195 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 72,788 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 65,951 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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J70 DRF is a 1998 Saab 900 in Gold with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 J70 DRF, 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 J70 DRF registered?

J70 DRF is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is J70 DRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J70 DRF shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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