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R668 HKN

1998 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

178,780 mi
Last recorded178,780 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR668 HKN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2022 178,780 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear moumt ,on inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Nearside floor corroded

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside floor corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 22 Sep 2020 177,654 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 177,654 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. all (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 177,299 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 174,488 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 172,558 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 172,506 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 169,115 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 169,034 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded footwell (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 164,823 miles

n/s/r tyre outer side wall perished

Pass 31 Jul 2014 159,974 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)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

long foot brake travel

o/s/r tyre wearing on the edge

Pass 1 Aug 2013 154,819 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 154,819 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 150,791 miles

'check engine' light on

exhaust centre rear heatshield insecure

nearside front tyre nearing limit

offside front (lower) bulk head-inner arch area showing signs of wear

offside front tyre getting low

offside steering rack gaiter damp

oil leak from engine area

Fail 31 Jul 2012 150,790 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

'check engine' light on

exhaust centre rear heatshield insecure

nearside front tyre nearing limit

offside front (lower) bulk head-inner arch area showing signs of wear

offside front tyre getting low

offside steering rack gaiter damp

oil leak from engine area

Pass 19 Jul 2011 146,113 miles

engine management light on

fuel tank upper intake hose (upper clip) corroded/insecure (hose secure).

nearside obligatory mirror poor

oil leak from engine area.

rear brake pads nearing limit

Fail 15 Jul 2011 146,113 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

engine management light on

fuel tank upper intake hose (upper clip) corroded/insecure (hose secure).

nearside obligatory mirror poor

oil leak from engine area.

rear brake pads nearing limit

Pass 14 Jul 2010 141,789 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 137,862 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 133,344 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 129,396 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 120,236 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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R668 HKN is a 1998 Saab 900 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 R668 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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R668 HKN is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 20 February 1998.

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