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R599 NMJ

1998 Saab 9000 Cse

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,288 mi
Last recorded115,288 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9000 Cse124,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR599 NMJ
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2012 115,288 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

central door locking not working

slight leak passenger front outter cv boot joint

slight oil leak at power steering rack

Fail 26 Mar 2012 115,288 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

central door locking not working

slight leak passenger front outter cv boot joint

slight oil leak at power steering rack

Pass 7 Apr 2011 110,612 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 103,035 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 103,035 miles

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

N/S/F TYRE PRESSURE VERY LOW ON ARRIVAL 12PSI / ADJUSTED

Pass 7 Apr 2009 97,625 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 97,623 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 91,252 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 85,626 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2007 85,622 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 77,968 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R599 NMJ is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R599 NMJ, 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 R599 NMJ registered?

R599 NMJ is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 23 April 1998.

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