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H298 XGC

1991 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,066 mi
Last recorded165,066 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2007
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH298 XGC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2007 165,066 miles

both head lamp images

front number plate cracked

indicator switch

offside and nearside front chassis

offside front floor corrosion

Fail 7 Aug 2007 165,065 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both head lamp images

front number plate cracked

indicator switch

offside and nearside front chassis

offside front floor corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2006 150,877 miles

indicator switch

offside front floor

rear flexable brake pipe ferrule corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2006 150,876 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

indicator switch

offside front floor corroded and holed

rear flexable brake hose ferrule corroded badly

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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H298 XGC is a 1991 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 136,403 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,771 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H298 XGC, 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 35 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H298 XGC registered?

H298 XGC is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 28 March 1991.

Is H298 XGC safe to buy?

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