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R107 JMA

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,266 mi
Last recorded108,266 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR107 JMA
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 108,266 miles

Rear parking brake performance just meeting required level of performance

Pass 28 Feb 2017 102,610 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 99,584 miles

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

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

minor oil weep

Fail 29 Feb 2016 99,583 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low n/s o/s (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

minor oil weep

Pass 20 Feb 2015 96,179 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 96,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 89,510 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 94,964 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 78,475 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 73,423 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 68,311 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 63,278 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 56,276 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 50,401 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 50,367 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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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R107 JMA is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R107 JMA, 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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What year was R107 JMA registered?

R107 JMA is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 26 February 1998.

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