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R185 PRX

1998 Saab 900 SE Turbo

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,787 mi
Last recorded144,787 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR185 PRX
MakeSaab
Model900 SE Turbo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2008 144,787 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Oct 2008 144,787 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 131,641 miles

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Oct 2007 131,641 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 116,139 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 144,228 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900 SE Turbo?

Based on 1,925 MOT tests across 419 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
6,567
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
419
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 125
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 108
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 108
Registration plate lamp not working 78
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 77
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R185 PRX is a 1998 Saab 900 SE Turbo in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Saab 900 SE Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R185 PRX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 SE Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 900 SE Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R185 PRX registered?

R185 PRX is a 1998 Saab 900 SE Turbo, first registered on 21 April 1998.

Is R185 PRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R185 PRX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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