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R509 KGO

1998 Saab 900

Bronze Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

48,017 mi
Last recorded48,017 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR509 KGO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 48,017 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 47,074 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 45,767 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 44,817 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 42,889 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 41,935 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 41,932 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 41,330 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 40,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 40,350 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 38,559 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 36,563 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 34,346 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 34,346 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 32,109 miles

nearside rear pads 90% worn

Pass 16 Jan 2007 29,690 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 26,808 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 KGO is a 1998 Saab 900 in Bronze with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KGO, 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 KGO registered?

R509 KGO is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R509 KGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R509 KGO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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