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R511 KGJ

1998 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,491 mi
Last recorded127,491 miles
Recorded on11 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR511 KGJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 May 2012 127,491 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside wiper blade in poor condition

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2011 123,933 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both rear brake discs in poor condition

corrosion to rear axle

offside door mirror poorly secured

offside rear tyre worn low on edges

part of centre stop lamp not working

Fail 4 May 2011 123,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both rear brake discs in poor condition

corrosion to rear axle

offside door mirror poorly secured

offside rear tyre worn low on edges

part of centre stop lamp not working

Pass 5 May 2010 121,096 miles

Fuel tank straps corroded

Inner sills corroded

Offside floor corroded

Offside rear shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Oil leak

Rear flexable brake hose ferrules corroded

Rear number plate deteriorated

Steel brake pipe to offside rear flexy hose corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2010 121,056 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both inner sills,and nearside floor pan rusty

both rear exhaust mounts split and in poor condition

corrosion to both rear brake hose furrells

corrosion to offside floor pan

front to rear metal brake pipe at rear going to offside brake hose corroded close to excessive

fuel tank straps corroding

nearside rear tyre cracked and nail in tyre

offside wing mirror slightly loose

plastic sill covers fitted

rear number plate detiorating

Pass 7 May 2009 118,662 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear flexable brake hose ferrules close to excessively corroded.

Sill covers fitted.

Steel brake pipe to offside rear caliper corroded.

Fail 27 Apr 2009 118,589 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear flexable brake hose ferrules close to excessively corroded.

Sill covers fitted.

Steel brake pipe to offside rear caliper corroded.

Pass 1 Feb 2008 115,277 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 112,057 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 112,057 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

battery no good

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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R511 KGJ is a 1998 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R511 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R511 KGJ registered?

R511 KGJ is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 28 January 1998.

Is R511 KGJ safe to buy?

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