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R420 KGG

1998 Saab 900

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

137,512 mi
Last recorded137,512 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR420 KGG
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 137,512 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 137,512 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 May 2015 134,301 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 127,048 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 127,048 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 120,525 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 114,213 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 114,034 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 108,618 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 108,618 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 103,752 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 103,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 103,703 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2009 98,008 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 98,008 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2008 88,554 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 88,554 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 77,301 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 67,705 miles

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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R420 KGG is a 1998 Saab 900 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 R420 KGG, 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 R420 KGG registered?

R420 KGG is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R420 KGG safe to buy?

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