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R659 HKN

1998 Saab 900

Yellow Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

121,254 mi
Last recorded121,254 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR659 HKN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 121,254 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2024 119,366 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2024 119,366 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 109,115 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 103,752 miles

Wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 3 Jun 2021 103,752 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 8 Jun 2020 96,598 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 96,591 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 94,571 miles

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorating

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 92,741 miles

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Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread wearing on edges - outer low

Rear exhaust hanger rubbers in poor condition

Sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2017 90,272 miles

Front suspension struts heavily corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2016 88,021 miles

front suspension struts corroding

nearside rear tyre tread worn slightly uneven

Pass 3 Jan 2015 84,074 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2014 80,049 miles

front exhaust pipe starting to corrode

nearside headlamp glass slightly damaged

oil leak

rear brake application slightly uneven

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2013 77,621 miles

exhaust starting to corrode

rear brakes slightly out of balance

sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2013 77,621 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

exhaust starting to corrode

offside front tyre getting low

rear brakes slightly out of balance

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2012 75,300 miles

crack in rear face of front silencer

nearside inner tail light not working

offside rear shock absorber damp

power steering pipe on rack slightly damp

power steering pump slightly damp

rear exhaust joint starting to deteriorate

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2011 72,597 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs worn

hole in nearside headlamp glass

nearside inner tail light not working

one bulb in centre stop light not working

sill covers fitted

slight oil leak from distributor

small tear in offside wiper blade

Pass 16 Jan 2010 69,415 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside front indicator discoloured near to limit

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2009 65,580 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

minor oil leak from sump bung

sill covers fitted

slight damage to nearside front wheel rim

Pass 15 Jan 2008 61,352 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge and rim slightly damaged

sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2008 61,352 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge and rim slightly damaged

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2007 56,637 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

just passed emission test

sill covers fitted

slight damage to nearside front wheel rim

slight wear in top steering column bush

Pass 25 Jan 2006 52,539 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear shock absorber leaking slightly

rear exhaust box corroded and leaking near to limit

sill covers fitted

slight damage to nearside front wheel rim

slight wear in top steering column bush

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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R659 HKN is a 1998 Saab 900 in Yellow with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R659 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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R659 HKN is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 31 January 1998.

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