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R146 TKX

1998 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,595 mi
Last recorded160,595 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR146 TKX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2010 160,595 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 160,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 151,522 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 141,324 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 134,750 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 127,697 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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R146 TKX is a 1998 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R146 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 R146 TKX registered?

R146 TKX is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 31 January 1998.

Is R146 TKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R146 TKX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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