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R185 GGN

1998 Saab 9000 Cse

Green Lpg 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

211,218 mi
Last recorded211,218 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 Saab 9000 Cse124,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR185 GGN
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 211,218 miles

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))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 205,064 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 197,577 miles

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))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 191,051 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 183,650 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 177,863 miles

oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2014 169,578 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 169,578 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 162,881 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 157,595 miles

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)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 155,648 miles

rear roll bar bushes worn

Fail 17 Nov 2011 155,647 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 153,455 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2009 139,904 miles

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)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 128,968 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 128,968 miles

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)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 116,018 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s steering rack boot twisted

Pass 20 Nov 2006 105,862 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 97,984 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 97,984 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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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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