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R164 FGT

1998 Saab 900 S Auto

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,108 mi
Last recorded88,108 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2007
Typical for 1998 Saab 900 S Auto86,616 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR164 FGT
MakeSaab
Model900 S Auto
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2007 88,108 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 76,192 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

Fail 1 Feb 2006 76,192 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag warning lamp staying on

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S Auto?

Based on 1,707 MOT tests across 412 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
6,144
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 123
position lamp(s) not working 67
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 60
Registration plate lamp not working 57
Direction indicator incorrect colour 55
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R164 FGT is a 1998 Saab 900 S Auto in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Saab 900 S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 86,616 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 S Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 123 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R164 FGT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 900 S Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R164 FGT registered?

R164 FGT is a 1998 Saab 900 S Auto, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R164 FGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R164 FGT shows 3 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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