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R310 GKO

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

121,999 mi
Last recorded121,999 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR310 GKO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2012 121,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 121,999 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 116,308 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 111,485 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 104,900 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 98,028 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 92,105 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 84,380 miles

both front discs rusty and slighly lipped

engine oil leack

near side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight inbalance front brake

Pass 26 Sep 2005 79,783 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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R310 GKO is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R310 GKO, 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 R310 GKO registered?

R310 GKO is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 25 February 1998.

Is R310 GKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R310 GKO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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