CarVerify

Free Car Check

R348 DDS

1998 Saab 9000 Cs

Red Petrol 2290cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

114,980 mi
Last recorded114,980 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 9000 Cs122,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR348 DDS
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2013 114,980 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 110,702 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 104,111 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 98,580 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 98,580 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 92,373 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 92,373 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 85,273 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 77,208 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 70,514 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 62,871 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs?

Based on 33,282 MOT tests across 5,124 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
4,999
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
5,124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,064
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,005
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,704
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,210
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,122
Full Saab 9000 Cs reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R348 DDS is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cs in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9000 Cs models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 122,644 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 Cs fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,064 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R348 DDS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cs typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9000 Cs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R348 DDS?

You can check the full history of R348 DDS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R348 DDS registered?

R348 DDS is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 19 March 1998.

Is R348 DDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R348 DDS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R348 DDS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R348 DDS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.