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Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front jacking point corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
all tyres worn inner edges
Oil leak ()
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak ()
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak ()
both front wheel arches have corrosion
both rear jacking points have light corrosion
All jacking points are corroded
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
both front anti roll bar link bushes are slightly perished
chips in windscreen
oil leak
rear coil springs corroded
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Sideskirts fitted to vehicle
Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Sideskirts fitted to vehicle
Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cse?
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R289 MGN is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.
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 R289 MGN, 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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R289 MGN is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 26 March 1998.
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