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R254 BKP

1998 Saab 9000 Cse

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

137,439 mi
Last recorded137,439 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 Saab 9000 Cse124,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR254 BKP
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 137,439 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 136,638 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 132,266 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 129,664 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 125,331 miles

petrol tank straps badly corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2016 123,833 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 120,189 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 116,969 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 111,524 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 106,257 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 May 2013 106,257 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 98,051 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 98,051 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 93,488 miles

advise both front tyres wearing inner edges,close to legal limits

advise both headlamp lenses fading

advise brakes,steering and suspension components all corroding

advise child seat base fitted off side rear seat,unable to inspect seat belt

advise rear anti-roll bar bushes worn

Fail 13 Apr 2011 93,488 miles

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

advise both front tyres wearing inner edges,close to legal limits

advise both headlamp lenses fading

advise brakes,steering and suspension components all corroding

advise child seat base fitted off side rear seat,unable to inspect seat belt

advise exhaust system corroding

advise handbrake travel high

advise power steering rack and pipes weeping

advise rear anti-roll bar bushes worn

advise wiper operation smeary

Pass 4 May 2010 89,401 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 84,779 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 78,494 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 70,858 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 70,858 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 60,727 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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R254 BKP is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R254 BKP, 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 R254 BKP registered?

R254 BKP is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 10 June 1998.

Is R254 BKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R254 BKP shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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