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R362 XNT

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,225 mi
Last recorded51,225 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR362 XNT
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2014 51,225 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 50,355 miles

r discs condition

slight smoke from rear

steering rack damp

Pass 29 Dec 2011 47,832 miles

Engine oil leaks.

Whine from auxiliary drive belt area.

Fail 29 Dec 2011 47,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine oil leaks.

Whine from auxiliary drive belt area.

Fail 6 Jan 2011 43,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

engine leaking oil

offside front tyre lighty perished

Pass 6 Jan 2011 43,848 miles

Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

engine leaking oil

offside front tyre lighty perished

Fail 15 Jan 2010 40,721 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

long hand brake lever travel.....

rear inner brake pads not visable....

surfice corrosion on all brake discs.....

wet test.....

Pass 15 Jan 2010 40,721 miles

long hand brake lever travel.....

rear inner brake pads not visable....

surfice corrosion on all brake discs.....

wet test.....

Pass 8 Jan 2009 39,764 miles

front brake imbalance on max 25%.....

light under body corrosion.....

Pass 17 Jan 2008 38,412 miles

wet test......

wipers smear...

Pass 17 Jan 2007 35,370 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 33,639 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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R362 XNT is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R362 XNT, 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

How do I check the history of R362 XNT?

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What year was R362 XNT registered?

R362 XNT is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 9 September 1998.

Is R362 XNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R362 XNT shows 12 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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