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R190 YLC

1998 Saab 900 XS Auto

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

150,461 mi
Last recorded150,461 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR190 YLC
MakeSaab
Model900 XS Auto
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2009 150,461 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both rear brake flexi hose ferrules corroded

plastic trims covering outer sills

Fail 22 Jan 2009 150,365 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both rear brake flexi hose ferrules corroded

plastic trims covering outer sills

Pass 23 Jan 2008 141,866 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 141,866 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 130,438 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)

Fail 11 Dec 2006 130,438 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

How Reliable is the Saab 900 XS Auto?

Based on 781 MOT tests across 177 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
7,159
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30
position lamp(s) not working 29
Stop lamp not working 27
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 25
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R190 YLC is a 1998 Saab 900 XS Auto in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Saab 900 XS Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R190 YLC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 XS Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 900 XS Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R190 YLC is a 1998 Saab 900 XS Auto, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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