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R128 TYA

1998 Saab 9000 Cse

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

105,627 mi
Last recorded105,627 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 Saab 9000 Cse124,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR128 TYA
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2023 105,627 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassic rail at axle arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 101,798 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 96,155 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 94,539 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 91,915 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 91,902 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 89,217 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced alloy block (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 87,295 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 87,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 81,621 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 81,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 78,018 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 75,356 miles

various suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2013 72,204 miles

various suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2012 68,397 miles

front indicator lamps going white

front no plate damaged rear no plate deteriorated

o/s/f headlamp condensated and image deteriorating

o/s/r light lens damaged

rear shock absorbers deteriorating

Pass 13 Jan 2011 66,325 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front indicators faded.

front number plate cracked.

fuel fillar neck breather hose split.

fuel tank straps rusty.

headlamps getting dim

o/s/r outer lamp holed.

rear number plate backing coming apart.

Fail 13 Jan 2011 66,325 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front indicators faded.

front number plate cracked.

fuel fillar neck breather hose split.

fuel tank straps rusty.

headlamps getting dim

o/s/r outer lamp holed.

rear number plate backing coming apart.

Pass 15 Jan 2010 64,062 miles

outer cv boots aged

slight play in steering rack

Pass 22 Dec 2008 62,476 miles

slight pay in steering rack

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

exhaust joints rusty

n/s/r tyre aged

outer cv boots aged

Pass 18 Dec 2007 61,375 miles

exhuast joints rusty

n/s/r tyre aged

outer cv boots deep cracks

slight play in o/s rack

Fail 18 Dec 2007 61,375 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhuast joints rusty

n/s/r tyre aged

o/s mirror damaged

outer cv boots deep cracks

slight play in o/s rack

Pass 5 Jan 2007 60,254 miles

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

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

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

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

crack in front number plate

handbrake performance just above minimum readings

Pass 6 Jan 2006 59,408 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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R128 TYA is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 R128 TYA, 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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R128 TYA is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 5 January 1998.

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