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R472 XKP

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,299 mi
Last recorded107,299 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR472 XKP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2008 107,299 miles

drivers door mirror cracked

front registration plate cracked

Pass 29 Mar 2007 98,543 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 98,543 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 16 Mar 2006 90,414 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both front tyres dowm to 2mm tread depth on edges (legal limit is 1.6mm)

both rear shockabsorber top mounts have slight play in.

front number plate damaged/cracked.

fuel cap edge of cracked slightly.

handbrake travel starting to increase.(advise adjustment etc)

offside front fog/driving light smashed/broken.

sump and oil filter area slightly damp.

Pass 16 Mar 2006 90,414 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both front tyres dowm to 2mm tread depth on edges (legal limit is 1.6mm)

both rear shockabsorber top mounts have slight play in.

front number plate damaged/cracked.

fuel cap edge of cracked slightly.

handbrake travel starting to increase.(advise adjustment etc)

offside front fog/driving light smashed/broken.

sump and oil filter area slightly damp.

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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R472 XKP is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R472 XKP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R472 XKP registered?

R472 XKP is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R472 XKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R472 XKP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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