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R387 FGN

1998 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,249 mi
Last recorded101,249 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR387 FGN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2011 101,249 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 89,458 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 85,210 miles

Battery insecure

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Jul 2008 84,083 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 18 Jul 2008 84,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Jul 2007 78,072 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 77,549 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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R387 FGN is a 1998 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R387 FGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R387 FGN registered?

R387 FGN is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 24 January 1998.

Is R387 FGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R387 FGN shows 7 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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