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R519 KGJ

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

214,888 mi
Last recorded214,888 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR519 KGJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 214,888 miles

Centre Rear stop light has bulbs out

Rear exhaust mounts splitting

Pass 12 Jun 2015 214,144 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

sidewall perished nearside front tyre

Fail 8 Jun 2015 214,095 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

sidewall perished nearside front tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2014 211,068 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 211,019 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner tread section

Pass 12 Jun 2013 207,412 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 207,212 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 202,593 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 202,593 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 196,746 miles

both rear flexi brake pipe ferrels rusty

rear shocks weak

slight play in steering coloum

wipers in poor condition

Fail 4 Mar 2011 196,746 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear flexi brake pipe ferrels rusty

rear shocks weak

slight play in steering coloum

wipers in poor condition

Pass 17 Feb 2010 189,710 miles

nearside front seatbelt twisted

Fail 17 Feb 2010 189,710 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front seatbelt twisted

Fail 19 Feb 2009 179,878 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 179,878 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 169,007 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 156,659 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 156,659 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 144,133 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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R519 KGJ is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R519 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 R519 KGJ registered?

R519 KGJ is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R519 KGJ shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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