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R717 TKP

1998 Saab 900

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

115,746 mi
Last recorded115,746 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR717 TKP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 115,746 miles

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

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

floor corroded n/s/r and o/s/f not within 30cm of suspension or steering mountings

Fail 3 Feb 2016 115,746 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

floor corroded n/s/r and o/s/f not within 30cm of suspension or steering mountings

Pass 3 Feb 2015 112,558 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 112,558 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 108,613 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 108,613 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 102,664 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 102,664 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 98,569 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 98,569 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 95,378 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 92,526 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 92,526 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 89,620 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 86,643 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 82,569 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise cracked front number plate

Pass 8 Feb 2006 78,824 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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R717 TKP is a 1998 Saab 900 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R717 TKP, 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 R717 TKP registered?

R717 TKP is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R717 TKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R717 TKP shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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