CarVerify

Free Car Check

S604 AGJ

1998 Saab 900

Red Petrol 2000cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,354 mi
Last recorded164,354 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS604 AGJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 164,354 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 164,354 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 155,008 miles

power steering rack compont slight oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2012 155,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

power steering rack compont slight oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2011 141,268 miles

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

front discs slightly pitted

n/s/f headlamp stone chipped

Fail 23 Jun 2011 141,268 miles

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

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

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

front discs slightly pitted

n/s/f headlamp stone chipped

Pass 25 Jun 2010 127,997 miles

all brake discs corroded

offside rear tyre worn on edge and slightly out of shape

rear exhaust joint corroded and in poor condition

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 25 Jun 2010 127,990 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all brake discs corroded

offside rear tyre worn on edge and slightly out of shape

rear exhaust joint corroded and in poor condition

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 23 Jun 2009 123,776 miles

hole and chip in nearside headlight glass beam image ok

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

one segement of third stop light inoprotive

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust joint/clamp corroded

rear flexi brake hose ferruls corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2008 115,295 miles

chip/ hole in nearside headlight not effecting headlight pattern

front down pipe flexi joint in poor condition

front shock absorbers weak on bounce

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside rear tyre tread slight miss shape

one element of third stop light inoprotive

rear coil springs corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 26 Jun 2007 104,296 miles

nearside headlamp chipped and holed

offside front side light dim

one of seven led lights inop on center brake light

wiper blades worn

Pass 4 Jul 2006 88,763 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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
Full Saab 900 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S604 AGJ is a 1998 Saab 900 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S604 AGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S604 AGJ?

You can check the full history of S604 AGJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S604 AGJ registered?

S604 AGJ is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 25 September 1998.

Is S604 AGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S604 AGJ shows 12 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.

Does S604 AGJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S604 AGJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.