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R248 GGN

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,827 mi
Last recorded73,827 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR248 GGN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 73,827 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 69,147 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box blow & join deteriorating (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit now (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' ON LIMIT NOW (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 69,147 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box blow & join deteriorating (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit now (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' ON LIMIT NOW (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 63,985 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine warning is on

oil leak from engine area

Pass 20 Aug 2014 58,895 miles

Engine management light on indication fault with vehicles engine

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside front seat doesnt fold to allow access to rear seats

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Aug 2013 55,030 miles

slight power steering fluid leak from steering rack

Fail 5 Aug 2013 55,030 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight power steering fluid leak from steering rack

Pass 29 Jun 2012 52,797 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 52,797 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 49,316 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 45,178 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 40,887 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 36,595 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate damaged

Fail 24 Jun 2008 36,595 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate damaged

Pass 16 Apr 2007 35,483 miles

power steering rack has a slight mistimg of oil

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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R248 GGN is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 R248 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 R248 GGN registered?

R248 GGN is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 11 February 1998.

Is R248 GGN safe to buy?

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