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R742 JGJ

1998 Saab 9000 Cse

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

235,848 mi
Last recorded235,848 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2021
Typical for 1998 Saab 9000 Cse124,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR742 JGJ
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2021 235,848 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 224,267 miles

slight corrosion underbody

Pass 23 Feb 2019 210,161 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 197,740 miles

NSR tyre wearing inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Feb 2018 197,713 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

NSR tyre wearing inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Feb 2017 188,824 miles

NSF tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

OSF tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both headlamps slightly faded

surface corrosion underside

Pass 24 Feb 2016 181,468 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 170,922 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 157,445 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 145,410 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 133,291 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 121,194 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 109,965 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 100,546 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 88,092 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 75,175 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 65,335 miles

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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R742 JGJ is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R742 JGJ, 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 R742 JGJ registered?

R742 JGJ is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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