MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,432 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Discs all round corroded
Rear exhaust silencer very poor condition
Slight play nearside track rod end
limited reserve handbrake travel
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight play in steering column top bush
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight play in steering column top bush
slight play in top column bush
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
slight play in top column bush
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R216 YKK is a 1998 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R216 YKK, 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 R216 YKK registered?
R216 YKK is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 30 April 1998.
Is R216 YKK safe to buy?
The MOT history for R216 YKK shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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