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R816 LGH

1998 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,281 mi
Last recorded189,281 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR816 LGH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2008 189,281 miles

general underbody corrosion

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 17 Aug 2007 177,234 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 177,234 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside headlight glass cracked

Pass 14 Aug 2006 162,159 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres depths getting low and wearing on inside edges

Pass 8 Aug 2005 145,373 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 145,373 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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R816 LGH is a 1998 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R816 LGH, 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 R816 LGH registered?

R816 LGH is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R816 LGH safe to buy?

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