MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,756 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
front and rear number plates starting to delaminate
nearside front fog light not working
How Reliable is the Saab 900 S?
Based on 8,317 MOT tests across 1,928 vehicles.
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R478 JFH is a 1998 Saab 900 S in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1998 Saab 900 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 103,730 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Saab 900 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 698 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R478 JFH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 900 S typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 900 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R478 JFH registered?
R478 JFH is a 1998 Saab 900 S, first registered on 16 February 1998.
Is R478 JFH safe to buy?
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