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R203 JGP

1998 Saab 9000 Cse

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

175,465 mi
Last recorded175,465 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2007
Typical for 1998 Saab 9000 Cse124,485 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR203 JGP
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2007 175,465 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 175,380 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 170,145 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 169,799 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

near side front tyre on 1.6

rear brake pads near 1mm

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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R203 JGP is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 3,315 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R203 JGP, 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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What year was R203 JGP registered?

R203 JGP is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 18 April 1998.

Is R203 JGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R203 JGP shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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