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R667 KGO

1998 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

149,416 mi
Last recorded149,416 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR667 KGO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2014 149,416 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight rust on nearside rear flooring

Pass 31 Oct 2012 147,085 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

eml on

movement in bulk head when steering is moved lock to lock

offside rear tyre perishing & splitting

Pass 21 Oct 2011 143,819 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

both front brake discs worn & lipped

both front wiper blades slightly smeary

check engine warning lamp on dash

slight movement in both rear axle bushes

slight oil leak

spare tyre pressure feels low

unable to see thickness of inner rear brake pads

Fail 19 Oct 2011 143,802 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

both front brake discs worn & lipped

both front wiper blades slightly smeary

check engine warning lamp on dash

slight movement in both rear axle bushes

slight oil leak

spare tyre pressure feels low

unable to see thickness of inner rear brake pads

Pass 16 Oct 2010 137,818 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 137,787 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both outer sills coverd

eml light on

nearside head lamp on upper limit

neraside door mirror damage

offside washer jet weak

Pass 27 May 2009 128,423 miles

exhaust felxy joint broken but no blow

front discs slightly lipped

slight exhaust blow front joint

slight movment in steering rack

tested in wet

Pass 5 Oct 2007 121,634 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 121,634 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 113,590 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 113,590 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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R667 KGO is a 1998 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R667 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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R667 KGO is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 8 March 1998.

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