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R185 CMA

1998 Saab 90

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,728 mi
Last recorded135,728 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 90100,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR185 CMA
MakeSaab
Model90
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2008 135,728 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 135,728 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 118,247 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 118,247 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 108,962 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 90?

Based on 1,363 MOT tests across 192 vehicles.

64.9%
Pass Rate
3,828
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
192
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 84
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 76
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 63
position lamp(s) not working 62
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 60
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R185 CMA is a 1998 Saab 90 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Saab 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 100,072 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 90 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R185 CMA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 90 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R185 CMA registered?

R185 CMA is a 1998 Saab 90, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R185 CMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R185 CMA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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