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R527 KGO

1998 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,266 mi
Last recorded89,266 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR527 KGO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 89,266 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 88,700 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 88,291 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Jun 2017 88,243 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Jul 2016 87,736 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 87,736 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 86,572 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 86,572 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Jun 2014 85,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 85,933 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 84,623 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 83,302 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 81,356 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 80,288 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 80,253 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 79,042 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s/r + o/s/r tyres slightly perished

Pass 25 Mar 2008 77,335 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 70,703 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 69,846 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 13 Apr 2006 60,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 60,605 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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R527 KGO is a 1998 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R527 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 R527 KGO registered?

R527 KGO is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R527 KGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R527 KGO shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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