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R892 JFS

1998 Saab 9000 Cs

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

187,283 mi
Last recorded187,283 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 9000 Cs122,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR892 JFS
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2013 187,283 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 133,233 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 128,950 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 128,950 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 124,720 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 120,439 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 116,762 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 116,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 111,743 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 103,140 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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R892 JFS is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cs in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R892 JFS, 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 R892 JFS registered?

R892 JFS is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 18 March 1998.

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