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S811 CGK

1998 Saab 900 S Auto

Purple Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,766 mi
Last recorded128,766 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 900 S Auto86,616 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS811 CGK
MakeSaab
Model900 S Auto
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2009 128,766 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 128,766 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

check engin light on n/s/f tyre worn on outter edge water pipe headlight washer leaking

Fail 18 Feb 2009 128,510 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to rear brake ferrules

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outerwall

Pass 5 Mar 2008 120,531 miles

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

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

brake pipes surface corrosion

offside front tyre wearing on edges

suspension bushes slight cracking

Fail 4 Mar 2008 120,531 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

brake pipes surface corrosion

offside front tyre wearing on edges

suspension bushes slight cracking

Pass 7 Oct 2006 113,964 miles

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

bilkhead flexing around steering rack mounts

suspect floor cracking on os floor pan

Pass 21 Oct 2005 104,745 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 104,745 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S Auto?

Based on 1,707 MOT tests across 412 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
6,144
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 123
position lamp(s) not working 67
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 60
Registration plate lamp not working 57
Direction indicator incorrect colour 55
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S811 CGK is a 1998 Saab 900 S Auto in Purple with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Saab 900 S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 86,616 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 S Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 123 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S811 CGK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 900 S Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S811 CGK registered?

S811 CGK is a 1998 Saab 900 S Auto, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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