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S809 CGK

1998 Saab 900

Purple Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

49,439 mi
Last recorded49,439 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS809 CGK
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 49,439 miles

BOTH FRONT FLOORS DAMAGED

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread DAMAGED (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 46,703 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 46,426 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 46,426 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 45,692 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 44,766 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 43,796 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 43,022 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 41,829 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 28 Jul 2015 41,829 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Jul 2014 40,721 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 39,407 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2012 33,385 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 36,707 miles

Centre Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 36,707 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 34,980 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 33,128 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 31,362 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 6 Aug 2007 29,200 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 25,845 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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S809 CGK is a 1998 Saab 900 in Purple with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 S809 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 S809 CGK registered?

S809 CGK is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S809 CGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S809 CGK shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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