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R322 MGN

1998 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,320 mi
Last recorded109,320 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR322 MGN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2013 109,320 miles

roof not latch correctly

Fail 7 Dec 2012 108,433 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nsf tyre showing signs of perrishing on outer edge

Pass 2 Jul 2012 107,334 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 107,344 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 104,771 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 100,231 miles

10 spots of corrosion see block plan front exhaust felxey not good

Pass 11 Jun 2009 97,505 miles

front pipe of exhaust in poor condition

nearside front tyre perished and damaged on outer sidewall, 195/60/15

Pass 17 Jun 2008 95,085 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 90,844 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside bulkhead seems to flex a lot around steering rack mount.

Fail 14 Mar 2007 90,844 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside bulkhead seems to flex a lot around steering rack mount.

Pass 10 Mar 2006 87,641 miles

front brake pads over three quarters worn.

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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R322 MGN is a 1998 Saab 900 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R322 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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R322 MGN is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 12 March 1998.

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