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S802 CGK

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,296 mi
Last recorded86,296 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS802 CGK
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 86,296 miles

Exhaust heat shield adrift

O/S/R tyre has nail in it

Pass 29 Oct 2014 85,375 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 85,363 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine light on

Pass 16 Oct 2013 84,221 miles

Engine check light on

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 82,121 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine check light on

o/s/r tyre perished

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 15 Oct 2012 82,121 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine check light on

o/s/r tyre perished

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 22 Oct 2011 81,285 miles

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

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

front flexi exhaust slight blow

Pass 6 Oct 2010 79,594 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2010 79,574 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 78,299 miles

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Oct 2009

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

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

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 78,298 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 70,771 miles

cover sill fitted oil leaks

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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S802 CGK is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S802 CGK, 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 S802 CGK registered?

S802 CGK is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S802 CGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S802 CGK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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