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R337 GKO

1998 Saab 9000 Cse

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

73,423 mi
Last recorded73,423 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Saab 9000 Cse124,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR337 GKO
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 73,423 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 73,231 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 brake discs slight scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both dee bushes wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all slight corroded and under sealed in places (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both also both ns os shock absorbers corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

gear box mount bush wearing ns

Fail 11 Oct 2024 73,231 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 brake discs slight scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both dee bushes wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all slight corroded and under sealed in places (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both also both ns os shock absorbers corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 perishing slight 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

gear box mount bush wearing ns

Pass 27 Jan 2023 71,890 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 71,658 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 71,658 miles

Towbar attachment insecure bolts loose, one missing (6.1.6 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 70,335 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 70,335 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 69,487 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 68,905 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 68,898 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 68,277 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 67,813 miles

front brake pads worn

Pass 21 Aug 2015 67,226 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 66,352 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 66,326 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 66,326 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 66,117 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 65,407 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 64,539 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 64,134 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 62,438 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 61,010 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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R337 GKO is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 R337 GKO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R337 GKO registered?

R337 GKO is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 23 April 1998.

Is R337 GKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R337 GKO shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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