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S803 CGK

1998 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,698 mi
Last recorded86,698 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS803 CGK
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 86,698 miles

Underside of vehicle corroded.

Pass 4 Mar 2013 82,764 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside steering rack mount deteriorated recommend attentiom.

Pass 6 Mar 2012 75,584 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 72,386 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2010 68,647 miles

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)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 62,838 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 61,347 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 61,340 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 54,911 miles

car starting to over heat!!!!!

front brake pad's getting low

offside and nearside rear tyre's close to legal limit (border line pass)

slight corrosion underside of car in place's

Fail 14 Sep 2007 54,911 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

car starting to over heat!!!!!

front brake pad's getting low

offside and nearside rear tyre's close to legal limit (border line pass)

slight corrosion underside of car in place's

Pass 31 Oct 2006 50,909 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)

Fail 31 Oct 2006 50,909 miles

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

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

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)

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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S803 CGK is a 1998 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S803 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S803 CGK registered?

S803 CGK is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S803 CGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S803 CGK shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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