MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,404 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
oil leak from engine
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
oil leak from engine
front indicators faded
offside track control arm
rear exhaust
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
engine oil leak
front brake pads low
offside front track cotrol arm outer bush
rear exhaust box rusty
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R221 YKK is a 1998 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R221 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 R221 YKK registered?
R221 YKK is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 30 April 1998.
Is R221 YKK safe to buy?
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