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R509 KGJ

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

133,135 mi
Last recorded133,135 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR509 KGJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2022 133,135 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2021 132,378 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front flexi outer skin damaged.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shocker outer skin corroded.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 127,076 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 122,025 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 169,264 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front suspension bushes perished

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2016 168,476 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 164,329 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)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 160,334 miles

indicator switch slightly worn

o/s/r and n/s/r brake discs deteriorating

Pass 17 Dec 2012 148,293 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)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 138,761 miles

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

One high level brake light not working

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Dec 2011 138,761 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

One high level brake light not working

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 124,713 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 113,513 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight exhaust blow from middle aand rear exhaust joints

Pass 6 Jan 2009 104,607 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 95,276 miles

SMALL STONE CHIP FRONT WINDSCREEN.

Fail 7 Jan 2008 95,276 miles

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

SMALL STONE CHIP FRONT WINDSCREEN.

Pass 5 Jan 2007 82,508 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES JUST ON LEGAL LIMIT ATTN REQ SOON.

O/S/F INDICATOR BULB FADED AMBER LIGHT. †

Fail 5 Jan 2007 82,508 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES JUST ON LEGAL LIMIT ATTN REQ SOON.

O/S/F INDICATOR BULB FADED AMBER LIGHT. †

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 73,894 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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R509 KGJ is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R509 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 R509 KGJ registered?

R509 KGJ is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R509 KGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R509 KGJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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