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R133 HCG

1998 Saab 9000 Cse

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,156 mi
Last recorded123,156 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 9000 Cse124,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR133 HCG
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2011 123,156 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

minor oil weep

slight movement o/s rack arm

Pass 26 Feb 2010 118,366 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 110,826 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 110,826 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 10,025 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 6 Mar 2007 100,244 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 93,730 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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R133 HCG is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R133 HCG, 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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R133 HCG is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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