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R979 NNH

1998 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

100,501 mi
Last recorded100,501 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR979 NNH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 100,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

front and rear floors corroded

n/s front inner wing corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2019 99,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounts deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2018 97,139 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 94,058 miles

O/s/inner wing corroded

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 91,602 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 89,495 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 88,201 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 86,797 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 84,596 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 81,813 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 78,771 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 76,024 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 76,005 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 74,183 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 71,540 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 68,028 miles

travell on handbrake

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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R979 NNH is a 1998 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R979 NNH, 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 R979 NNH registered?

R979 NNH is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R979 NNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R979 NNH shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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