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R821 LGT

1998 Saab 900 S

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,584 mi
Last recorded124,584 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2007
Typical for 1998 Saab 900 S103,730 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR821 LGT
MakeSaab
Model900 S
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2007 124,584 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 117,682 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 117,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S?

Based on 8,317 MOT tests across 1,928 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
6,905
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 698
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 466
position lamp(s) not working 441
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 393
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 377
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R821 LGT is a 1998 Saab 900 S in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Saab 900 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 103,730 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 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 698 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R821 LGT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 S typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 900 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R821 LGT registered?

R821 LGT is a 1998 Saab 900 S, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is R821 LGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R821 LGT shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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