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R374 RDP

1998 Saab 9000 Cse

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

175,017 mi
Last recorded175,017 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 1998 Saab 9000 Cse124,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR374 RDP
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 175,017 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 175,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 171,063 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 171,062 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 170,041 miles

Brake lever pivot excessively tight Handbrake has no free play (1.1.1 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inside wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Just after the wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inside wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Just after the wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Very little reflective material left on plate (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All front suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 165,840 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 165,763 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 161,788 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear quarter (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear quarter (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside rear lamp lens damaged

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

Slight play in steering

Fail 2 Jun 2020 161,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear quarter (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear quarter (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside rear lamp lens damaged

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 158,435 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush very worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush very worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear box getting very corroded but not blowing yet

Fail 12 Jun 2019 158,332 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail split (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush very worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush very worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear box getting very corroded but not blowing yet

Pass 21 Jun 2018 153,768 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

oil leak from engine crank pulley side.

sounds like the exhaust is blowing but can not see where and the emissions are fine.

when starting the car you have to turn the key back to stop starter motor going all the time.

Pass 26 Jun 2017 149,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit +has nail in (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear suspension anti roll bar 'd' bushes slightly worn

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

near side and off side front tyres perished on inside wall, no cord

oil leak

slight power steering leak from bottle

Pass 27 Jun 2016 144,751 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D Bushh (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear exhaust getting very rusty but not blowing yet

front to rear tyres are different sizes but the sane across axle

Fail 27 Jun 2016 144,751 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D Bushh (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear exhaust getting very rusty but not blowing yet

front to rear tyres are different sizes but the sane across axle

Pass 30 Jun 2015 140,024 miles

rear anti roll bar d bushes getting very worn

rear exhaust box is getting very corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2014 135,442 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside 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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside front tyre worn

Fail 17 Jun 2014 135,442 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside 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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside front tyre worn

Pass 24 Jun 2013 130,915 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

dip switch is a little sticky from dip to main

headlights set on the lowest setting on the beam setter

off side front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 28 Jun 2012 127,195 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 127,195 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 120,865 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 120,865 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2010 118,659 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 118,659 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2009 112,935 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 May 2008 105,514 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 98,911 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 98,911 miles

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

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2006 92,995 miles

Centre Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R374 RDP is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R374 RDP, 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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R374 RDP is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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