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R549 NHR

1998 Saab 9000 Cs

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,246 mi
Last recorded135,246 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9000 Cs122,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR549 NHR
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2012 135,246 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 135,246 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 130,211 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 130,211 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

possable water leak

Pass 18 Feb 2010 120,980 miles

fuel filler hose insecure

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 112,626 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 112,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 May 2008 104,149 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 95,131 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 84,880 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 84,880 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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R549 NHR 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 63.6%.

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 R549 NHR, 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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R549 NHR is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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