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KIG 1831

1997 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,577 mi
Last recorded110,577 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKIG 1831
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 110,577 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 110,490 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 105,184 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 104,091 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 105,144 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 95,072 miles

All brake pads low

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 95,059 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

All brake pads low

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 93,378 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 93,335 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 90,629 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 90,603 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Advise engine oil leak

Advise front brake discs pitted

Advise front brake pads wearing low

Advise power steering rack and hoses damp misting of oil

Advise underbody corrosion started on underside of vehicle borderline in places

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 87,705 miles

advise front pads half way

Fail 2 Dec 2008 87,705 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

advise front pads half way

Pass 14 Nov 2007 84,088 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 84,088 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

advise near side rear tyre on 2mm and featherd

Pass 14 Nov 2006 80,349 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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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KIG 1831 is a 1997 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KIG 1831, 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 KIG 1831 registered?

KIG 1831 is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 30 July 1997.

Is KIG 1831 safe to buy?

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