MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,764 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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rear brake discs in poor condition
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
plastic sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
plastic sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
although park brake effiency is satisfactory niether wheels locked out.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
although park brake effiency is satisfactory niether wheels locked out.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cse Turbo Auto?
Based on 2,448 MOT tests across 489 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R196 JGP is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo Auto in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
Across all 1998 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 119,212 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 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R196 JGP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 9000 Cse Turbo Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9000 Cse Turbo Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R196 JGP registered?
R196 JGP is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo Auto, first registered on 23 April 1998.
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