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R829 LGT

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

139,207 mi
Last recorded139,207 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR829 LGT
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 139,207 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 136,329 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 136,034 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 132,588 miles

advise nearside rear tyre wearing low on 3mm.

advise slight binding from offside rear wheel.

Fail 13 Sep 2012 132,586 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

advise nearside rear tyre wearing low on 3mm.

advise slight binding from offside rear wheel.

Pass 17 Sep 2011 128,504 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 128,504 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 122,514 miles

advise exhaust front pipe flexi joint slight blow

advise near side rear tyre balding inner edge

advise power steering rack some movement at mounting points

advise rear exhaust box clamp very corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2009 112,588 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

advise brakes,suspension and exhaust components all starting to corrode

advise power steering rack weeping

Pass 28 Nov 2008 102,891 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 102,891 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 91,678 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 81,577 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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R829 LGT is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R829 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R829 LGT registered?

R829 LGT is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 2 February 1998.

Is R829 LGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R829 LGT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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