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R188 PRX

1998 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

158,723 mi
Last recorded158,723 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo123,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR188 PRX
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse Turbo
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2014 158,723 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 158,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 152,356 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 152,356 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 145,146 miles

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

exhaust leaking at front

high level brake light incoplete

n/s wiper split

Fail 21 Sep 2012 144,979 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

exhaust leaking at front

high level brake light incoplete

n/s wiper split

Pass 28 Sep 2011 137,012 miles

Crack in n/s/f indicator lense

Light fraying on o/s/f seatbelt edges

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

O/s/f wiper blade split

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak on bottom engine

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Scuff on o/s/f bumper

Pass 28 Sep 2010 129,197 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 129,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

rear brake pipes corroded

washer bottle leaking

Pass 17 Sep 2009 119,519 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 119,503 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 110,635 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Sep 2007 101,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 101,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2006 94,650 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 94,650 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cse Turbo?

Based on 4,082 MOT tests across 802 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
6,553
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
802
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 287
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 274
constant velocity joint gaiter split 240
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 185
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 157
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R188 PRX is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 123,930 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 Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 287 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R188 PRX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cse Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9000 Cse Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R188 PRX is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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