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R289 MGN

1998 Saab 9000 Cse

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

175,653 mi
Last recorded175,653 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Saab 9000 Cse124,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR289 MGN
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 175,653 miles

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))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 173,069 miles

Offside Front jacking point corroded

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 170,279 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 167,548 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 167,548 miles

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))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 165,007 miles

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))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 162,427 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 162,401 miles

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))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 160,419 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 156,371 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 151,458 miles

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)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 151,458 miles

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)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 146,527 miles

Oil leak ()

both front wheel arches have corrosion

both rear jacking points have light corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2016 142,961 miles

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)

Pass 7 May 2015 140,981 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 139,762 miles

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)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 139,758 miles

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)

Pass 24 May 2013 138,297 miles

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)

Pass 30 May 2012 136,625 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 132,802 miles

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)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 132,802 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 134,420 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 127,215 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 123,488 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 116,363 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 109,759 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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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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