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R655 HKN

1998 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,118 mi
Last recorded97,118 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR655 HKN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 97,118 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 May 2015 96,604 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 95,081 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 95,081 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2013 93,504 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 93,504 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2012 92,564 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 90,691 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 88,227 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 85,438 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 85,438 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 82,002 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 78,494 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 76,988 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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R655 HKN is a 1998 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R655 HKN, 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 R655 HKN registered?

R655 HKN is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 31 January 1998.

Is R655 HKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R655 HKN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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