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R148 GGN

1998 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

127,587 mi
Last recorded127,587 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR148 GGN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 127,587 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 127,587 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 125,261 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2014 122,752 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust knocking [rear]

n/s rear arch corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2014 122,751 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust knocking [rear]

n/s rear arch corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2013 120,300 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 120,295 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 117,636 miles

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

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

slight play in offside front suspension leg

Pass 19 Jul 2011 114,533 miles

intermittantly top suspension mountings creak/knock

n/s/f anti roll slight play knocking slightly

n/s/r indicator slightly discoloured

n/s/r wheel arch corroding

slight knocking on steering rack housing

Pass 14 Jul 2010 111,020 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

excess corrosion on o/s/r coil spring lower end

o/s h/lamp slightly dimmer than n/s

unable to see rear inner brake pad thickness

Fail 21 Jul 2009 107,005 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust flex pipe blowing slightly

parts of upper additional brake lighrs inop 5o%still working

plastic side sills fitted

unable to see front and rear inner brake pad thickness

Pass 21 Jul 2009 107,005 miles

unable to see front and rear inner brake pad thickness

exhaust flex pipe blowing slightly

parts of upper additional brake lighrs inop 5o%still working

plastic side sills fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2008 101,858 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 101,850 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre flex pipe blowing slighly

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

poor washer jet spray on n/s

unable to see rear disc condition and inner brake pad thickness

Pass 24 Jul 2007 97,355 miles

n/s/r tyre worn

slight movement in n/s/f bottom arm ball joint recommend new

Fail 24 Jul 2007 97,349 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

n/s/f bottom arm has movement in ball joint recommend new

Pass 27 Jul 2006 95,598 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front wishbone rear mounting bush deteriorating

power steering pump damp with oil

rear flexible brake pipe ferrules corroding

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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R148 GGN is a 1998 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R148 GGN, 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 R148 GGN registered?

R148 GGN is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 15 January 1998.

Is R148 GGN safe to buy?

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