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S986 NGN

1998 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,438 mi
Last recorded127,438 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS986 NGN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2011 127,438 miles

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

o/s/f tyre has slight damage on sidewall

Pass 8 Jul 2010 110,098 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 86,704 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 64,642 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 44,677 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 44,582 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Mar 2006 44,582 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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S986 NGN is a 1998 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S986 NGN, 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

How do I check the history of S986 NGN?

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What year was S986 NGN registered?

S986 NGN is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S986 NGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S986 NGN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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