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R129 TKX

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,176 mi
Last recorded155,176 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR129 TKX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2012 155,176 miles

Oil leak

screen damage outside swept area.

Fail 6 Mar 2012 155,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

screen damage outside swept area.

Pass 3 Feb 2011 148,380 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

screen damage outside swept area.

Fail 27 Jan 2011 148,380 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

screen damage outside swept area.

Pass 20 Jan 2010 134,481 miles

o/s/f FOG LIGHT INOPERATIVE AND LENSE BROKEN ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR C ORRODED UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED PLAY IN BOTH FRONT LOWER SWIVEL JOINTS

Pass 3 Nov 2008 105,279 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 100,229 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2007 100,228 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 92,856 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

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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R129 TKX is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R129 TKX, 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 R129 TKX registered?

R129 TKX is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R129 TKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R129 TKX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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