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R277 MGN

1998 Saab 900

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,648 mi
Last recorded120,648 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR277 MGN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 120,648 miles

Handbrake Has Travel - But Not Excessive

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 114,586 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 114,568 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 106,548 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 99,998 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 9 Jul 2016 99,985 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch/end of sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 92,290 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 92,290 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 84,037 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch

Fail 28 Jun 2014 84,037 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch

Pass 16 Jul 2013 77,275 miles

rear pads getting low

Pass 24 Apr 2012 75,500 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2011 73,176 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 71,190 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 71,190 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 May 2009 67,670 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 May 2009 67,670 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 28 Apr 2008 64,597 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 61,051 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 57,363 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 MGN is a 1998 Saab 900 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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.

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R277 MGN is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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