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R854 KGP

1998 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

174,435 mi
Last recorded174,435 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR854 KGP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2016 174,435 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top bushes (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear flexi hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded allrear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 170,717 miles

slight free play in nearside and offside front lower suspension arms

Pass 8 Nov 2013 160,151 miles

front and rear brake discs corroding

rear steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 24 Nov 2012 157,382 miles

nearside and offside front bottom ball joints slight free play

Pass 7 Mar 2012 151,877 miles

nearside front and offside front brake pads worn

Pass 5 Mar 2011 148,524 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 148,502 miles

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

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

front wipers smearing slightly

Fail 29 Oct 2009 148,497 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 143,464 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 130,672 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 121,135 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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R854 KGP 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 81.8%.

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 R854 KGP, 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 R854 KGP registered?

R854 KGP is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R854 KGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R854 KGP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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