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R665 HKN

1998 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,509 mi
Last recorded94,509 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR665 HKN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2011 94,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 18 Aug 2010 89,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 26 Jul 2010 89,308 miles

Nearside Front Steering component excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Steering component excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Aug 2009 82,751 miles

o/s/f inicator lense, slight parking brake travel

Pass 6 Aug 2008 74,467 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 74,467 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 31 Jul 2007 67,686 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 67,686 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 63,122 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 61,167 miles

surface corrosion on chassis and running gear †front coil springs rusty and heavily corroded

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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R665 HKN is a 1998 Saab 900 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R665 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 R665 HKN registered?

R665 HKN is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 7 February 1998.

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