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R718 JGJ

1998 Saab 9000 Cs

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

32,795 mi
Last recorded32,795 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 9000 Cs122,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR718 JGJ
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 32,795 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 30,415 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 30,415 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Dec 2013 29,389 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 29,389 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 28,749 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 28,749 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 27,453 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Jul 2011 27,453 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 26,292 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f headlamp aim pattern is about to disapear(fade)

o/s/f wiper slightly smeary.

Fail 23 Jun 2010 26,212 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f headlamp aim pattern is fading

o/s/f wiper (smeary)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 25,479 miles

o/s/f headlamp aim pattern started fading away

Pass 16 Apr 2008 23,951 miles

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

gear box oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2007 22,889 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 22,889 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r tyre has cracks round the edges

Pass 12 Apr 2006 21,071 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 21,071 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs?

Based on 33,282 MOT tests across 5,124 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
4,999
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
5,124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,064
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,005
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,704
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,210
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,122
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R718 JGJ is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cs in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9000 Cs models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 122,644 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 Cs fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,064 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R718 JGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cs typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9000 Cs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R718 JGJ registered?

R718 JGJ is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 16 January 1998.

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