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R28 LGN

1998 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,344 mi
Last recorded149,344 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 LGN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2013 149,344 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 149,343 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 146,508 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 146,508 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 143,497 miles

Exhause flexi joint is slightly blowing

Near side front tyre close to limit

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 138,290 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 138,208 miles

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 113,554 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 130,382 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 130,382 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 126,913 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 121,504 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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R28 LGN is a 1998 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R28 LGN, 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 R28 LGN registered?

R28 LGN is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 12 February 1998.

Is R28 LGN safe to buy?

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