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R123 TKP

1998 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,277 mi
Last recorded111,277 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 TKP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2013 111,277 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 8 Jul 2013 111,277 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 26 Jun 2012 107,069 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 107,066 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 104,121 miles

clutch release bearing very noisey (Advise attention)

n/s/r and o/s/r flexi brake hose ferrules corroding

n/s/r brake pads getting low

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inner edges and tread depth close to legal limit (Advise attention)

rear number p[late starting to dis-colour

Pass 24 May 2010 99,254 miles

both front brake dises worn

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

fair amount of hand brake travel

n/s/r flexi brake hose ferrules quite corroded (Advise attention)

rear number plate starting to dis-colour

Pass 8 Jun 2009 94,107 miles

both front and rear number plates starting to dis-colour (Advise attention)

both front wiper blades starting to split

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

fair amount of handbrake travel

n/s/r flexi brake hose ferrules corroding

o/s/f seat belt webbing starting to fray

Pass 3 Jun 2008 87,747 miles

Fair amount of corrosion to n/s/r brake hose ferrule, advise attention.

O/s/r brake hose ferrule corroding.

Pass 17 Jan 2007 78,503 miles

front number plate starting to dis-colour

o/s headlamp aim on min setting

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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R123 TKP is a 1998 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R123 TKP, 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 R123 TKP registered?

R123 TKP is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R123 TKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R123 TKP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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