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R56 GDV

1998 Saab 900

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,064 mi
Last recorded107,064 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR56 GDV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2009 107,064 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 101,091 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

off side inner side light bulb not working

Fail 17 Nov 2008 101,010 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

heat sheild insecure

nearside rear tyre perished

off side inner side light bulb not working

Pass 17 Nov 2007 94,442 miles

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)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 88,619 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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R56 GDV is a 1998 Saab 900 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R56 GDV, 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 R56 GDV registered?

R56 GDV is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 8 January 1998.

Is R56 GDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R56 GDV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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