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R959 LNK

1998 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,816 mi
Last recorded146,816 miles
Recorded on6 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR959 LNK
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2010 146,816 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 138,552 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 138,550 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 May 2008 132,298 miles

advise center brake light has a bulb out

advise center exhaust mounts spliting

advise n.s.f lwr ball joing gaiter split

advise n.s.f side light very dull

advise o.s.r brake hose ferrule rusty

Fail 24 Apr 2008 132,298 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

advise center brake light has a bulb out

advise center exhaust mounts spliting

advise n.s.f lwr ball joing gaiter split

advise n.s.f side light very dull

advise o.s.r brake hose ferrule rusty

Fail 2 May 2007 122,368 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

o/s front tyre low inner edge

Pass 2 May 2007 122,368 miles

o/s front tyre low inner edge

Pass 5 May 2006 116,449 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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R959 LNK is a 1998 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R959 LNK, 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 R959 LNK registered?

R959 LNK is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 5 June 1998.

Is R959 LNK safe to buy?

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