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R970 MKN

1998 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,444 mi
Last recorded91,444 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR970 MKN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2011 91,444 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 77,092 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 75,919 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 74,239 miles

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 7 Jan 2009 74,239 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 72,003 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 69,831 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 69,824 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 66,652 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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R970 MKN is a 1998 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R970 MKN, 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 R970 MKN registered?

R970 MKN is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 14 January 1998.

Is R970 MKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R970 MKN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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