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R492 DGV

1998 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo Auto

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,543 mi
Last recorded155,543 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo Auto119,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR492 DGV
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse Turbo Auto
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2007 155,543 miles

Battery insecure

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

Front number plate cracked

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2007 155,512 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 145,295 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cse Turbo Auto?

Based on 2,448 MOT tests across 489 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
6,057
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
489
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 164
constant velocity joint gaiter split 162
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 108
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 107
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 93
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R492 DGV is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo Auto in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R492 DGV, 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 R492 DGV registered?

R492 DGV is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo Auto, first registered on 28 January 1998.

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