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J99 WWW

1998 Saab 9000 Cse

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

213,786 mi
Last recorded213,786 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Saab 9000 Cse124,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ99 WWW
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 213,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 209,787 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 205,880 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 201,600 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 201,591 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 199,167 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose Corrosion on mounting straps (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight condensation in o/s head lamp

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 3 Jan 2020 195,744 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 189,995 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 189,995 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 183,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Several slight engine oil leaks

Fail 3 Jan 2018 183,309 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Several slight engine oil leaks

Pass 20 Jan 2017 177,388 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 177,310 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rearward (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rearward (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 170,370 miles

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres low on tread

slight blow at front exhaust manifold area

Fail 14 Jan 2016 170,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres low on tread

slight blow at front exhaust manifold area

Pass 23 Jan 2015 162,363 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 154,375 miles

slight blow at exhaust front downpipe

slight wear in rear antiroll bar bushes

Fail 13 Mar 2013 147,841 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 147,841 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 139,922 miles

Corrosion on rear brake discs

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 130,015 miles

Corrosion on n/s/r brake discs

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Mar 2011 130,015 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion on n/s/r brake discs

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 121,266 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all brake discs getting corroded

slight brake pulsation

slight weep from p a s rack

Pass 19 Mar 2009 113,213 miles

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

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

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

Part of eye level stop light inop

Slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 24 Jan 2008 105,357 miles

Front exhaust downpipe shroud coming away from exhaust

Rear brake disc corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2008 105,357 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment fractured (2.4.F.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front exhaust downpipe shroud coming away from exhaust

Rear brake disc corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2007 95,863 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 95,857 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust front section outer shroud loose .

Very slight signs of leakage from steering rack pinion area

Pass 20 Jan 2006 86,056 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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J99 WWW is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 J99 WWW, 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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J99 WWW is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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