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R199 GGN

1998 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,939 mi
Last recorded132,939 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR199 GGN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2012 132,939 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 132,939 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 127,015 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 127,015 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 124,346 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 117,854 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 117,854 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 113,058 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 104,053 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 94,128 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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R199 GGN is a 1998 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R199 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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R199 GGN is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 8 January 1998.

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