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R248 MGN

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,871 mi
Last recorded103,871 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR248 MGN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 23 Mar 2010 103,871 miles

chip on screen

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

front no. plate cracked

n/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 30 Oct 2009 103,685 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 96,932 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 91,690 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 86,445 miles

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 MGN is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R248 MGN registered?

R248 MGN is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R248 MGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R248 MGN shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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