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R439 GGP

1998 Saab 900 SE

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

161,447 mi
Last recorded161,447 miles
Recorded on18 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 900 SE107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR439 GGP
MakeSaab
Model900 SE
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2011 161,447 miles

Both front tyres wearing on both shoulders

Front no. plate damaged slightly

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

Fail 18 May 2011 161,447 miles

Both front tyres wearing on both shoulders

Front no. plate damaged slightly

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 151,050 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 151,048 miles

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

2 Bulbs in high level brake lamp cluster not working

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen Washer jets weak

Pass 20 May 2009 142,941 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 142,938 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 May 2008 134,228 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 134,228 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 16 May 2007 119,950 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

Offside front side lamp dim

Pass 16 May 2006 106,939 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2005 93,240 miles
Fail 17 May 2005 93,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front number plate cracked †

osf tyre cracking and going out of shape

How Reliable is the Saab 900 SE?

Based on 803 MOT tests across 162 vehicles.

67.6%
Pass Rate
6,458
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
162
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 74
position lamp(s) not working 36
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 32
Direction indicator incorrect colour 31
Registration plate lamp not working 28
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R439 GGP is a 1998 Saab 900 SE in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1998 Saab 900 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 107,499 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 900 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R439 GGP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 900 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R439 GGP registered?

R439 GGP is a 1998 Saab 900 SE, first registered on 28 May 1998.

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