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R930 FGC

1998 Saab 900 XS

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

126,561 mi
Last recorded126,561 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 1998 Saab 900 XS117,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR930 FGC
MakeSaab
Model900 XS
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 126,561 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 126,561 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 126,234 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 124,938 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 123,772 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 123,772 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 123,598 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 122,704 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 119,397 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 117,536 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 117,536 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 115,226 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 113,534 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 111,242 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 110,056 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 109,115 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 106,110 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 103,116 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 100,423 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 96,537 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 92,377 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 92,377 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900 XS?

Based on 2,774 MOT tests across 640 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
7,348
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
640
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 250
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 169
position lamp(s) not working 133
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 121
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 116
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R930 FGC is a 1998 Saab 900 XS in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1998 Saab 900 XS models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 117,536 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 XS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 250 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R930 FGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 XS typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 900 XS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R930 FGC registered?

R930 FGC is a 1998 Saab 900 XS, first registered on 8 January 1998.

Is R930 FGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R930 FGC shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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