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S994 NGN

1998 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

126,569 mi
Last recorded126,569 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS994 NGN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 126,569 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2018 126,566 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 123,496 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel requires attention / adjustment (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroded rear to centre joint area

Fail 10 Jan 2017 123,496 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel requires attention / adjustment (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroded rear to centre joint area

Pass 21 Jan 2016 120,108 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint wetness around pipies (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 116,093 miles

unable to assess both outer sills due to they are covered

Pass 23 Jan 2014 111,746 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

unable to assess both outer sills due to they are covered with sill skirtings

Pass 23 Jan 2013 109,572 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine warning light stays on

unable to assess both outer sills as they are covered with sill skirtings

Pass 11 Jan 2012 106,599 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 102,678 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 82,020 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 95,437 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 91,705 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 86,228 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 82,421 miles

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

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

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

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

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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S994 NGN is a 1998 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 S994 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.

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What year was S994 NGN registered?

S994 NGN is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S994 NGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S994 NGN shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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