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R467 GMW

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,306 mi
Last recorded125,306 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR467 GMW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2013 125,306 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front brake discs worn

both rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Sep 2012 116,785 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

unable to fully inspect condition of front and rear brake pads

Pass 6 Apr 2011 105,142 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 104,877 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 103,737 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 100,723 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 97,648 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 95,081 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 94,634 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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R467 GMW is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R467 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 R467 GMW registered?

R467 GMW is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 24 January 1998.

Is R467 GMW safe to buy?

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