MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
211,218 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes at front and in clips slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch lower inn er edge slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both sides on inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak ()
sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
front to rear brake pipes rubbing on fuel filler pipes
oil leak
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear roll bar bushes worn
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
rear roll bar bushes worn
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
oil leak
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)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
o/s steering rack boot twisted
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cse?
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R185 GGN is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse in Green with a 2,290cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R185 GGN, 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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R185 GGN is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 19 February 1998.
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