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R194 GGN

1998 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

77,776 mi
Last recorded77,776 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR194 GGN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 77,776 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 77,455 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 77,380 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 77,282 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 75,681 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 74,415 miles

Both front tyres slightly perrished

Pass 20 Jun 2012 74,033 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 74,033 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 73,561 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front number plate cracked at bottom

unable to check sills due to plastic skirts

Pass 3 Jun 2011 73,561 miles

front number plate cracked at bottom

unable to check sills due to plastic skirts

Pass 9 Jun 2010 71,070 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 61,231 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 56,605 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 54,717 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2006 51,991 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear number plate fading

rear tyres going out of shape on inner edge marginally

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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R194 GGN is a 1998 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 R194 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 R194 GGN registered?

R194 GGN is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 17 February 1998.

Is R194 GGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R194 GGN shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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