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R814 LGT

1998 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

91,561 mi
Last recorded91,561 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR814 LGT
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 91,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 91,157 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 90,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 89,345 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 88,396 miles

Bulk head welded rack touching offside inner wing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 May 2020 88,395 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Top mount nut locking (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bulk head welded rack touching offside inner wing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 88,008 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 88,008 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering system excessively rough suspension mount seizing (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 May 2016 87,055 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 85,949 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 28 May 2015 85,949 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 8 Jul 2014 80,678 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside headlamp has a crack in it

Pass 28 Jun 2013 79,151 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 77,455 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 75,672 miles

rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

slight corrosion to rear exhaust

Pass 25 Mar 2010 74,559 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 73,071 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 72,235 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 71,182 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 69,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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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R814 LGT is a 1998 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R814 LGT, 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 R814 LGT registered?

R814 LGT is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 6 January 1998.

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