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R193 GGN

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,681 mi
Last recorded104,681 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2007
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR193 GGN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2007 104,681 miles

Front service brake veers right

Nearside headlamp lens slightly damaged

Offside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

SRS (airbag) warning lamp indicates a fault with the SRS system

Fail 8 Aug 2007 104,667 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front service brake veers right

Nearside headlamp lens slightly damaged

Offside front tyre worn on to the legal limit

Offside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

SRS (airbag) warning lamp indicates a fault with the SRS system

Pass 15 Aug 2006 94,880 miles

Driver's seat belt webbing damaged

Front service brake veers right 25%

Offside rear tyre uneven wear and on the legal limit

Stone chip in nearside headlamp lens

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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R193 GGN is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue 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 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 R193 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 R193 GGN registered?

R193 GGN is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is R193 GGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R193 GGN 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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