MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
247,443 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
aux drive belt splitting
offside front floor corroded
oil leak
rear inner and outer quater panels corrode
cv boots splitting
front brake hoses splitting
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
offside rear inner wheel arch corroded
oil leak
play rear anti roll bar bushes
rear inner quater panels corroded
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
cv boots splitting
front brake hoses splitting
offside rear inner wheel arch corroded
oil leak
play rear anti roll bar bushes
rear inner quater panels corroded
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
brake discs slight corrosion
offside front floor corroded
oil leak
rear anti roll bar bushes play
rear inner quater panels corroded
brake discs slight corrosion
offside front floor corroded
oil leak
rear anti roll bar bushes play
rear inner quater panels corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
An item not tested (Manual)
Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Centre brake lamp part working †Oil leak from front cam cap †Play in all anti roll bar D bushes †O/S rack boot wet †Play in steering rack
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Rear brake discs corroded
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
os steering rack boot damp
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
slight brake bind - osf
How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cse?
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R163 SEL is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 R163 SEL, 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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What year was R163 SEL registered?
R163 SEL is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 5 January 1998.
Is R163 SEL safe to buy?
The MOT history for R163 SEL shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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