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R456 GMW

1998 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2012
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,315 mi
Last recorded95,315 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR456 GMW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 27 Sep 2011 95,315 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 93,585 miles

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

cracks in n/s/r tyre not down to webing ok at time of test

Pass 31 Jan 2007 93,355 miles

slight cracks to n/s/r/ tyre iner/wall not down to webing

Pass 27 Jan 2006 91,347 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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R456 GMW is a 1998 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R456 GMW, 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 R456 GMW registered?

R456 GMW is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R456 GMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R456 GMW shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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