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N33 SUK

1998 Saab 900

Yellow Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

79,104 mi
Last recorded79,104 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN33 SUK
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 79,104 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 79,001 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 78,916 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 78,882 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 78,818 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 78,031 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 78,024 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 77,958 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017
Pass 23 Apr 2016 76,327 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake starting to bind slightly

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 May 2015 74,854 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

O/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 74,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

O/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 May 2014 71,358 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 May 2013 68,242 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 May 2012 64,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust badly corroded, front flexi deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2012 64,829 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust badly corroded, front flexi deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2011 60,065 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 56,273 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 53,405 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 48,241 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 45,007 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 41,511 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Jun 2006 41,511 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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N33 SUK is a 1998 Saab 900 in Yellow with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 N33 SUK, 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 N33 SUK registered?

N33 SUK is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is N33 SUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N33 SUK shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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