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R743 KGO

1998 Saab 900 S

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,808 mi
Last recorded124,808 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 900 S103,730 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR743 KGO
MakeSaab
Model900 S
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2009 124,808 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 115,612 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r tyre low on edges

Fail 12 Jun 2008 115,612 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r tyre low on edges

Pass 3 Jul 2007 114,340 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 107,168 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 107,167 miles

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

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S?

Based on 8,317 MOT tests across 1,928 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
6,905
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 698
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 466
position lamp(s) not working 441
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 393
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 377
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R743 KGO is a 1998 Saab 900 S in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Saab 900 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 103,730 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 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 698 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R743 KGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 S typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 900 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R743 KGO registered?

R743 KGO is a 1998 Saab 900 S, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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