MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,463 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear discs corroding
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
rear discs corroding
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS
Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS
fuel cap broken is still sealing ok
headlamp beam patterns poor not enough to fail
n/s/r tyre tread at 2mm
o/s and n/s shaft boots starting to split not enough to fail
o/s wiper torn
o/s/r tyre has nail in tread
oil leak at front of engine/radiator
rear antiroll bar bushes worn
steering rack damp with oil not enough to fail
hose clip corroded away on fuel tank breather pipe
power steering fluid level below minimum
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front brake flex pipes rusted at joint to metal pipes
How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cse?
Based on 66,427 MOT tests across 8,456 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R638 VSD is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 R638 VSD, 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 R638 VSD registered?
R638 VSD is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 31 March 1998.
Is R638 VSD safe to buy?
The MOT history for R638 VSD shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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