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R460 GGP

1998 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,084 mi
Last recorded123,084 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR460 GGP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2009 123,084 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 122,832 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

noisy engine bearing,req. further investigation

reare silencer box corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2008 113,293 miles

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

bearing noise from front of engine

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 8 Jun 2007 101,217 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2007 101,202 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 10 Jun 2006 92,718 miles

Rear number plate needs attention.Fuel cap needs attention.Mid & rear exhaust corroding @ joint.Cosmetic damage to nsf tyre outer wall.

Pass 17 Jun 2005 83,141 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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R460 GGP is a 1998 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R460 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 R460 GGP registered?

R460 GGP is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 25 May 1998.

Is R460 GGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R460 GGP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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