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R483 KGJ

1998 Saab 900 SE

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,586 mi
Last recorded92,586 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 900 SE107,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR483 KGJ
MakeSaab
Model900 SE
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2008 92,586 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

o/s inner gaiter split

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2007 86,701 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 86,701 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 80,407 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front tyre uneven wear

Fail 17 Jul 2006 80,407 miles

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

nearside rear wheel rim slightly distorted

offside front tyre uneven wear

How Reliable is the Saab 900 SE?

Based on 803 MOT tests across 162 vehicles.

67.6%
Pass Rate
6,458
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
162
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 74
position lamp(s) not working 36
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 32
Direction indicator incorrect colour 31
Registration plate lamp not working 28
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R483 KGJ is a 1998 Saab 900 SE in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Saab 900 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 107,499 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 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R483 KGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 900 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R483 KGJ registered?

R483 KGJ is a 1998 Saab 900 SE, first registered on 24 February 1998.

Is R483 KGJ safe to buy?

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