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C19 KMG

1997 Saab 900

Purple Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,108 mi
Last recorded50,108 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC19 KMG
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 50,108 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 49,704 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres perished

Fail 28 Feb 2013 49,284 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 49,284 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 48,766 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

osf tyre perishing

rear exhaust join rusty

Fail 5 Mar 2012 48,766 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

osf tyre perishing

rear exhaust join rusty

Pass 4 Mar 2011 48,421 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 47,323 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 43,501 miles

center stop light not fully working

offside front brake flexi-hose twisted slightly

rear tyres perished

slight engine oil leaks

steering rack flexing badly on bulkhead when under load

trims fitted to outersills

Fail 28 Feb 2009 43,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

center stop light not fully working

offside front brake flexi-hose twisted slightly

rear tyres perished

slight engine oil leaks

steering rack flexing badly on bulkhead when under load

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 4 Mar 2008 38,251 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 38,169 miles

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Pass 4 Mar 2007 32,008 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 27,643 miles

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

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

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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C19 KMG is a 1997 Saab 900 in Purple with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C19 KMG, 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 C19 KMG registered?

C19 KMG is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 17 February 1997.

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