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R526 CGJ

1998 Saab 900

Yellow Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,392 mi
Last recorded133,392 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR526 CGJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 133,392 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 133,351 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 133,336 miles

alternator belt perished

battery insecure

Pass 4 Jun 2009 133,319 miles

alternator belt perished

battery insecure

rear no plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Jun 2009 133,319 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

alternator belt perished

battery insecure

rear no plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 May 2008 132,145 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2008 132,145 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 123,956 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2007 123,956 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 118,611 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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R526 CGJ is a 1998 Saab 900 in Yellow with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R526 CGJ, 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 R526 CGJ registered?

R526 CGJ is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 16 March 1998.

Is R526 CGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R526 CGJ shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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