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J70 CMG

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

153,215 mi
Last recorded153,215 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 CMG
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2013 153,215 miles

195/60 x 15

Fail 25 Feb 2013 153,215 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

195/60 x 15

Front brake discs heavily worn

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 149,331 miles

195/60 x 15 Offside front tyre HEAVILY worn inner edge. Recommend tracking

Front brake discs HEAVILY worn

Nearside front shock absorber casing heavily corroded

Power steering rack/pipes very wet

Rear brake discs VERY poor condition

Fail 22 Mar 2012 149,331 miles

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

195/60 x 15 Offside front tyre HEAVILY worn inner edge. Recommend tracking

Front brake discs HEAVILY worn

Limited reserve handbrake travel

Nearside front shock absorber casing heavily corroded

Power steering rack/pipes very wet

Rear brake discs VERY poor condition

Pass 21 Mar 2011 144,504 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres have slight wear on inner edge

front brake discs worn

Fail 18 Mar 2011 144,504 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres have slight wear on inner edge

front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Mar 2010 138,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2010 138,557 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2009 133,019 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake hose ferules rusty

Fail 24 Mar 2009 133,019 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake hose ferules rusty

Pass 19 Mar 2008 126,668 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 126,668 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 119,666 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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J70 CMG is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 J70 CMG, 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 J70 CMG registered?

J70 CMG is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is J70 CMG safe to buy?

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