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S180 KGM

1998 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,235 mi
Last recorded126,235 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS180 KGM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2013 126,235 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 120,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

srs light on

Pass 27 Apr 2011 115,072 miles

n/s headlamp lense damaged

o/s/r tyre slightly cracking with age

Pass 27 Apr 2010 108,117 miles

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

offside front and nearside rear tyre is cracking

Pass 1 May 2009 100,495 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 100,418 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

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

off side scratches present inside screen

tracking out??

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 23 Apr 2008 90,534 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 90,534 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 80,101 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 79,761 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

light scratches on inside of windscreen

near side rear handbrake cable outer casing starting to split

Pass 28 Apr 2006 68,765 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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S180 KGM is a 1998 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 S180 KGM, 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 S180 KGM registered?

S180 KGM is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S180 KGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S180 KGM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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