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R417 TKP

1998 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

124,039 mi
Last recorded124,039 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR417 TKP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2016 124,039 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 117,845 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 109,139 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 105,934 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 105,860 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Cooling system leaking and in need of repair

Pass 1 Feb 2012 101,098 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 95,404 miles

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

slight surface corrosion forming to underside of vehicles body

slight uneven tread wear to offside rear tread

slight uneven tyre wear to nearside rear tread

Pass 9 Jan 2010 89,904 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 82,783 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 76,068 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 68,248 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 62,930 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 TKP is a 1998 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R417 TKP, 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 TKP registered?

R417 TKP is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 10 July 1998.

Is R417 TKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R417 TKP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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