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R507 KGJ

1998 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,533 mi
Last recorded161,533 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR507 KGJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2009 161,533 miles

Air bag light on2

Front wipers deterioratad

handbreak need adjust

o/s windscreen washes need adjust

Pass 1 Aug 2008 150,824 miles

air bag system lamp on...

engine over heat during brake test, advise investigation...

long hand brake lever travel.....

n/s/r inner wheel rim distorted.....

temp gauge not working.....

windscreen damage not excessive....

Fail 1 Aug 2008 150,824 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag system lamp on...

engine over heat during brake test, advise investigation...

long hand brake lever travel.....

n/s/r inner wheel rim distorted.....

temp gauge not working.....

windscreen damage not excessive....

Fail 3 Aug 2007 143,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Strong advise; front number plate in poor condition.

Strong advise; rear silencer is in poor condition and held together with temp repair bandage.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 143,796 miles

Strong advise; front number plate in poor condition.

Strong advise; rear silencer is in poor condition and held together with temp repair bandage.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 136,220 miles

exhaust leak , front pipe flexy.

front number plate damaged, advise replacement.

windscreen damage not excessive.

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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R507 KGJ is a 1998 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R507 KGJ, 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 R507 KGJ registered?

R507 KGJ is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R507 KGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R507 KGJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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