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R264 GGN

1998 Saab 900 S Auto

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,636 mi
Last recorded79,636 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 900 S Auto86,616 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR264 GGN
MakeSaab
Model900 S Auto
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2008 79,636 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 79,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

SLIGHT PLAY TOP STEERING BUSH

Pass 4 May 2007 73,589 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 64,335 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2006 64,335 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S Auto?

Based on 1,707 MOT tests across 412 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
6,144
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 123
position lamp(s) not working 67
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 60
Registration plate lamp not working 57
Direction indicator incorrect colour 55
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R264 GGN is a 1998 Saab 900 S Auto in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Saab 900 S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 86,616 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 S Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 123 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R264 GGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 900 S Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R264 GGN registered?

R264 GGN is a 1998 Saab 900 S Auto, first registered on 28 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R264 GGN shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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