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R998 GPN

1997 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

121,032 mi
Last recorded121,032 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR998 GPN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 121,032 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2014 114,235 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 109,139 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 104,794 miles

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

Nearside rear inner tyre distorting.

Offside rear inner tyre tread distorting slightly.

Pass 25 Oct 2011 101,770 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 96,559 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 93,693 miles

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

corrosion developing on rear suspension

Pass 18 Oct 2008 93,078 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 89,910 miles

both rear tyres feathering on inner edges

corrosion to both rear brake flexi hoses

o/s/f lower arm outer bush becoming worn

Pass 17 Oct 2006 87,682 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 87,614 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres begining to feather on inner edges

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
Full Saab 900 reliability report

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R998 GPN is a 1997 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1997 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 103,926 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 R998 GPN, 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 29 years old, this Saab 900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R998 GPN registered?

R998 GPN is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R998 GPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R998 GPN shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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