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R893 TKP

1998 Saab 900

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,834 mi
Last recorded129,834 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR893 TKP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2013 129,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre worn to limit 195/60hr15

offside front tyre worn to 2mm

Fail 6 Sep 2013 129,834 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre worn to limit 195/60hr15

offside front tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 7 Sep 2012 104,269 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Small hole chipped in offside headlamp glass

Fail 7 Sep 2012 104,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Small hole chipped in offside headlamp glass

Pass 19 Sep 2011 94,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

batt in poor condition

Pass 11 Sep 2010 82,123 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 73,673 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 66,366 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 60,413 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 52,864 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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R893 TKP is a 1998 Saab 900 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R893 TKP, 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 R893 TKP registered?

R893 TKP is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R893 TKP safe to buy?

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