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R987 MGK

1998 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,992 mi
Last recorded100,992 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR987 MGK
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2015 100,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 96,729 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2012 93,579 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 93,568 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Dec 2011 91,293 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front number plate slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 91,293 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 88,618 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 88,615 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2009 86,255 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

Handbrake travel high

Pass 15 Dec 2008 83,866 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2008 83,866 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 79,393 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2007 79,393 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 73,753 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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R987 MGK is a 1998 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R987 MGK, 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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R987 MGK is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is R987 MGK safe to buy?

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