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R430 GGP

1998 Saab 900 S

Multi-colour Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,976 mi
Last recorded65,976 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 900 S103,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR430 GGP
MakeSaab
Model900 S
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2013 65,976 miles

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front alloy inner edge buckled

Fail 29 Apr 2013 65,970 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front alloy inner edge buckled

Pass 24 May 2012 61,644 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

centre to rear exhaust pipe, clamp and sleeve corroded

nerside rear tyre slightly cracked

Fail 10 Jan 2011 60,443 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 60,443 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 52,453 miles

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

o/s/rear tyre has slight cracking in tread/side wall

Fail 10 Jan 2009 50,093 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 50,093 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 48,031 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2006 45,466 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S?

Based on 8,317 MOT tests across 1,928 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
6,905
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 698
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 466
position lamp(s) not working 441
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 393
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 377
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R430 GGP is a 1998 Saab 900 S in Multi-colour with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1998 Saab 900 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 103,730 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 698 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R430 GGP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 S typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 900 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R430 GGP registered?

R430 GGP is a 1998 Saab 900 S, first registered on 26 May 1998.

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