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R513 KGJ

1998 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

130,888 mi
Last recorded130,888 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR513 KGJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2010 130,888 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front and rear number plates damaged.

O/S/R tyre low on edges.

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear exhaust clamp broken but exhaust not insecure.

Windscreen damaged.

Pass 12 Feb 2009 120,286 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 110,880 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 110,880 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 100,588 miles

o/s head lamp lens damaged

Fail 6 Feb 2007 100,588 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s head lamp lens damaged

Pass 7 Feb 2006 89,106 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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R513 KGJ is a 1998 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R513 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 R513 KGJ registered?

R513 KGJ is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 16 February 1998.

Is R513 KGJ safe to buy?

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