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R668 MBD

1998 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo Auto

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

172,023 mi
Last recorded172,023 miles
Recorded on2 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo Auto119,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR668 MBD
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse Turbo Auto
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2008 172,023 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 172,023 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2007 160,693 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 160,693 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 146,214 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 146,214 miles

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

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

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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R668 MBD is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo Auto in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R668 MBD, 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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R668 MBD is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo Auto, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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