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S988 NGN

1998 Saab 900 XS

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,640 mi
Last recorded55,640 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 900 XS117,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS988 NGN
MakeSaab
Model900 XS
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2008 55,640 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 50,620 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 50,620 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside rear tyre perishing on outer tyre wall

Pass 27 Feb 2006 45,866 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 45,866 miles

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

Off side headlamp cracked.

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the Saab 900 XS?

Based on 2,774 MOT tests across 640 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
7,348
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
640
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 250
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 169
position lamp(s) not working 133
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 121
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 116
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S988 NGN is a 1998 Saab 900 XS in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Saab 900 XS models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 117,536 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 XS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 250 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S988 NGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 XS typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 900 XS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of S988 NGN?

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What year was S988 NGN registered?

S988 NGN is a 1998 Saab 900 XS, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S988 NGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S988 NGN shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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