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R293 HNJ

1998 Saab 9000 Cse

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

153,805 mi
Last recorded153,805 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 9000 Cse124,485 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR293 HNJ
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2014 153,805 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 153,805 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2013 146,924 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 146,924 miles

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

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 138,918 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 138,918 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 126,814 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 126,675 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Indicator switch missing (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 115,522 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 115,522 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 103,141 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Dec 2008 103,141 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 99,408 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 99,408 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in both front lower wishbone bushes

Pass 12 Jul 2006 93,727 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R293 HNJ is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R293 HNJ, 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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R293 HNJ is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 7 January 1998.

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