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R417 GGP

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

105,274 mi
Last recorded105,274 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR417 GGP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 105,274 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 104,669 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine temperature gauge defective.

front brake discs have light surface corrosion.

Pass 15 Nov 2016 103,909 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 103,079 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 100,645 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 98,257 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 89,429 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 79,487 miles

offside rear tyre surface cracked

nearside front and rear tyres cracked

rear silencer corroded and clamp broken

Fail 17 Feb 2012 79,487 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside front and rear tyres cracked

offside rear tyre surface cracked

rear silencer corroded and clamp broken

Pass 18 Feb 2011 77,021 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 74,218 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 70,162 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 68,826 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 66,434 miles

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

handbrake travel high but not to the stop

Pass 26 Jan 2006 63,249 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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R417 GGP is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R417 GGP, 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 R417 GGP registered?

R417 GGP is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R417 GGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R417 GGP shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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