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R986 TKP

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,207 mi
Last recorded110,207 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR986 TKP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2013 110,207 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 110,207 miles

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Gas suspension unit modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Gas suspension unit modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 104,951 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 104,951 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 97,073 miles

Water leak from front cross member

Pass 24 Jun 2010 90,772 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2010 90,772 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 84,240 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 74,516 miles

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

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

advise stone chip on o/s/f headlamp

Fail 2 Jun 2008 74,516 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

advise stone chip on o/s/f headlamp

Pass 4 Jun 2007 65,494 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 65,949 miles

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

osf tyre near limit. rear service brake efficiency lower than expected, requires new pads

Pass 6 Jun 2006 59,684 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 59,684 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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R986 TKP is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R986 TKP, 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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R986 TKP is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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