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R217 YKK

1998 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

117,668 mi
Last recorded117,668 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR217 YKK
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2012 117,668 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 117,662 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre worn badly on both outer edges

Pass 7 Dec 2011 100,298 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 100,294 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 93,857 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/f fog lamp not working

Fail 20 Jul 2009 88,410 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 88,410 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 82,644 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2007 71,470 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 71,470 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both front shock absorbers showing reduced damping effect

Both front windscreen wiper blades worn

Both rear axle to floor pan mounting bushes worn and perished

Both rear brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Both rear inner side lamps not working

Exhaust back box very rusty

Front windscreen damaged within swept area

Pass 3 Apr 2006 61,323 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 61,323 miles

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Both rear flex hose ferrules rusty

Both rear tyre speed ratings incorrect for vehicle type

Rear windscreen wiper blade split

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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R217 YKK is a 1998 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R217 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 R217 YKK registered?

R217 YKK is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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