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R48 LGN

1998 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

80,128 mi
Last recorded80,128 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR48 LGN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2013 80,128 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 80,128 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 78,900 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Fail 28 Aug 2012 78,900 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 24 Aug 2011 78,159 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 78,159 miles

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

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 27 Aug 2010 77,197 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 77,197 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

outer sills not fully inspected due to sill covers fitted

rear brake hoses corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2009 76,426 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 75,903 miles

outer sills not inspected due to sill covers fitted............

Pass 22 Aug 2007 75,453 miles

bulkhead flexing at steering rack mountings

rear brake unions corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2006 74,838 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 74,838 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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R48 LGN is a 1998 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R48 LGN, 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 R48 LGN registered?

R48 LGN is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 7 February 1998.

Is R48 LGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R48 LGN shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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