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R803 TKN

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,463 mi
Last recorded114,463 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR803 TKN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2011 114,463 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 114,463 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 109,079 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 102,909 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear section of exhaust has been repaired with exhaust bandage

Fail 9 Dec 2009 102,909 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear section of exhaust has been repaired with exhaust bandage

Pass 8 Dec 2008 98,448 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 88,919 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 79,800 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 72,278 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)

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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R803 TKN is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R803 TKN, 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 R803 TKN registered?

R803 TKN is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R803 TKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R803 TKN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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