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R113 PJB

1998 Saab 9000 Cse

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

242,086 mi
Last recorded242,086 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Saab 9000 Cse124,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR113 PJB
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2025 242,086 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested all headlights not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 235,108 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 235,101 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 234,662 miles

Body has slight corrosion in area of rear suspension, in area of NSR wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Central Rear Upper High mounted central brake light innop

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bushing wear and drop link wear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced headlamp pattern can be seen but faded (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bushing wear and drop link wear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced headlamp pattern can be seen but faded (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Door opens from outer handle only

Oil leak Various oil leaks in area of engine bay ()

Fail 5 Mar 2018 234,496 miles

Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings corrosion and body holed at NS lower sill. Within 30cm of passenger front seat mounting points (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure filler neck vent insecure. 2x jubilee clips require replacement. (7.2.1)

Body has slight corrosion in area of rear suspension, in area of NSR wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Central Rear Upper High mounted central brake light innop

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bushing wear and drop link wear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced headlamp pattern can be seen but faded (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bushing wear and drop link wear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced headlamp pattern can be seen but faded (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Door opens from outer handle only

Oil leak Various oil leaks in area of engine bay ()

Pass 20 Mar 2017 224,483 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

front lights cloudy

o/s/r door cant be opened fron the inside

Fail 16 Mar 2017 224,480 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement backing plate bent onto brake disc (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

air filter not attached

brake lines corroded in various places

front lights cloudy

o/s/r door cant be opened fron the inside

Pass 30 Apr 2013 214,829 miles

corrosion to front wings.

damage to front of vehicle.

deterioration to rear number plate.

front tyres worn close to limit.

nearside rear outer side light out.

offside front fog lamp insecure.

oil leaks.

Fail 18 Apr 2013 214,815 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Upper engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to front wings.

damage to front of vehicle.

deterioration to rear number plate.

front tyres worn close to limit.

nearside rear outer side light out.

offside front fog lamp insecure.

oil leaks.

Pass 18 Apr 2012 203,866 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 203,859 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

deterioration to rear number plate.

oil leaks.

Fail 20 Apr 2011 189,695 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 189,695 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 178,022 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

play in nearside front constant velocity joint.

Pass 23 Mar 2009 162,477 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/F + N/S/F Wishbone 'c' Bracket broken

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

Fail 23 Mar 2009 162,477 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/F + N/S/F Wishbone 'c' Bracket broken

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 145,732 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 129,550 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 114,196 miles

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

front tyres close to limit (wearing on inside edge)

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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R113 PJB is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 3,315 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R113 PJB, 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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R113 PJB is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 28 May 1998.

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