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R136 MRP

1998 Saab 9000 Cse

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

187,987 mi
Last recorded187,987 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 9000 Cse124,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR136 MRP
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 187,987 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 184,276 miles

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

front wipers split but clearing screen

oil filter leaking

Fail 22 Apr 2013 184,259 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front wipers split but clearing screen

oil filter leaking

Pass 15 Mar 2012 181,327 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 181,323 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 177,467 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 171,176 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 170,944 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 170,944 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 May 2008 161,930 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 161,927 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 May 2007 152,386 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 152,386 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

tank strap corroded.

Pass 16 May 2006 142,576 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cse?

Based on 66,427 MOT tests across 8,456 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
5,407
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
8,456
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,315
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,266
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,254
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,148
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,998
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R136 MRP is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9000 Cse models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 124,485 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 9000 Cse fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 3,315 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R136 MRP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cse typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9000 Cse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R136 MRP is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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