MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
192,297 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
rear exhaust has slight leak off side front ball joint has slight play
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Coolant leak
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
engine oil leak
rear plate damaged
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Saab 900 SE Turbo?
Based on 1,925 MOT tests across 419 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R494 KGJ is a 1997 Saab 900 SE Turbo in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1997 Saab 900 SE Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 114,683 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Saab 900 SE Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R494 KGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 900 SE Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 900 SE Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R494 KGJ registered?
R494 KGJ is a 1997 Saab 900 SE Turbo, first registered on 9 November 1997.
Is R494 KGJ safe to buy?
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