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R595 OGN

1998 Saab 9000 Cs

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

202,248 mi
Last recorded202,248 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Saab 9000 Cs122,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR595 OGN
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 202,248 miles

Fuel tank straps corroding

Rear Shock absorber casings corroding on both sides

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All over and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 199,448 miles

Central Rear Axle beam corroded

Central Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs n/s/rear and o/s/rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 197,914 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 197,885 miles

Fuel hose insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 194,282 miles

Both front seatbelt release buttons damaged.

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 185,895 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 175,090 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Aug 2016 163,481 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 152,876 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 152,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 149,687 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 141,006 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 131,148 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)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 117,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 108,130 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 108,130 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Aug 2009 95,440 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

advise clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 29 Aug 2009 95,440 miles

advise clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 3 Sep 2008 88,144 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 83,036 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 74,992 miles

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

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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R595 OGN is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cs in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R595 OGN, 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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What year was R595 OGN registered?

R595 OGN is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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