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R109 WSD

1998 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,526 mi
Last recorded116,526 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR109 WSD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2011 116,526 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 116,526 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 108,323 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 108,323 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 101,705 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 95,777 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 88,848 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 81,900 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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R109 WSD is a 1998 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R109 WSD, 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 R109 WSD registered?

R109 WSD is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is R109 WSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R109 WSD shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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