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R277 LGC

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,851 mi
Last recorded54,851 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR277 LGC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 54,851 miles

Exhaust rear deteriorated

Exhaust rear rubber mount deteriorated

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 52,755 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 52,755 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 51,231 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 48,161 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 45,421 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 45,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 41,253 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 36,645 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 34,683 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 31,802 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 30,418 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 28,586 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 26,187 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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R277 LGC is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R277 LGC, 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 R277 LGC registered?

R277 LGC is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R277 LGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R277 LGC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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