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R928 TRD

1998 Saab 900

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,786 mi
Last recorded108,786 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR928 TRD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2013 108,786 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 100,940 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 96,004 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 91,896 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 91,886 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 18 May 2006 88,888 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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R928 TRD is a 1998 Saab 900 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R928 TRD, 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 R928 TRD registered?

R928 TRD is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 19 February 1998.

Is R928 TRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R928 TRD shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R928 TRD have outstanding finance?

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