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R377 SAS

1998 Saab 9000 Cse

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,440 mi
Last recorded138,440 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9000 Cse124,485 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR377 SAS
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2012 138,440 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2012 137,778 miles

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2011 130,635 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear anti roll bar mounting bushes slight wear

Pass 22 Mar 2010 123,347 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2010 123,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 115,872 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 107,746 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 107,166 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 95,817 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 80,406 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 80,406 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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R377 SAS is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R377 SAS, 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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What year was R377 SAS registered?

R377 SAS is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R377 SAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R377 SAS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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