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R475 CDU

1998 Saab 9000 Cs

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

153,709 mi
Last recorded153,709 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 9000 Cs122,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR475 CDU
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2014 153,709 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2013 148,398 miles

Both Front Wiper Blades Split

Fail 1 Feb 2013 148,304 miles

Centre Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both Front Wiper Blades Split

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 144,215 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2012 144,210 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 138,626 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 130,353 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 130,322 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 119,239 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

aux belt spliting slightly

fuel filter corroded

head light dipp beam slightly weak pattern

near side front indicator slight cracked

rear number plate slightly stained

Fail 29 Jan 2009 119,239 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

aux belt spliting slightly

fuel filter corroded

head light dipp beam slightly weak pattern

near side front indicator slight cracked

rear number plate slightly stained

Pass 24 Jan 2008 110,673 miles

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

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

dipp beam pattern slightly weak

exhaust system corroded.

front number plate slightly cracked

power steering belt cracking

slight corrosion front brake hoses.

slight corrosion rear axle & rear anti roll bar

slight corrosion tank straps ,front & rear jacking points

slight travel on hand brake & slightly lower reading on o/s/r parking brake.

turbo vac pipes perished

water leak from o/s/f bumper.

Fail 24 Jan 2008 110,673 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

dipp beam pattern slightly weak

exhaust system corroded.

front number plate slightly cracked

oil filter corroded.

power steering belt cracking

slight corrosion front brake hoses.

slight corrosion rear axle & rear anti roll bar

slight corrosion tank straps ,front & rear jacking points

slight travel on hand brake & slightly lower reading on o/s/r parking brake.

turbo vac pipes perished

water leak from o/s/f bumper.

Pass 8 Feb 2007 106,110 miles

power steering belt cracking

rear exhaust corroded & weak

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

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

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

front number plate slightly cracked

n/s/f indacator slightly cracked

oil filter corroded & slight oil leak

slight corrosion front & rear jacking points

slight corrosion rear axle beam , front & rear anti roll bar slightly corroded.

Fail 2 Feb 2007 106,110 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust rear box corroded & weak on welds

front & rear jacking points slightly corroded

front number plate cracked

nearside front indicator slightly cracked

oil filter corroded

power steering belt cracking

slight corrosion rear axle,front & rear anti roll bar.

Pass 20 Feb 2006 96,504 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2006 96,260 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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
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R475 CDU is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cs in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R475 CDU, 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.

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R475 CDU is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 17 February 1998.

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