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R96 DKN

1998 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo Auto

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

189,596 mi
Last recorded189,596 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo Auto119,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR96 DKN
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse Turbo Auto
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2009 189,596 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 189,596 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 177,639 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 177,639 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front and rear discs rusty

Pass 30 Oct 2007 163,575 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 163,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front 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 13 Nov 2006 154,820 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 146,761 miles

front exhaust mount bracket split.

fuel filter bolt loose.

nearside front wiper blade judders,offside wiper blade end split and washer jet blocked.

nearside rear tyre worn outer tread 2.omm.

offside front lower suspension arm spacer deteriorated.

power steering pump belt deteriorated.

transmission pipe damp.

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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R96 DKN is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo Auto in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R96 DKN, 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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R96 DKN is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo Auto, first registered on 12 February 1998.

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