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R638 VSD

1998 Saab 9000 Cse

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

130,463 mi
Last recorded130,463 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 9000 Cse124,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR638 VSD
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2010 130,463 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 130,463 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 125,825 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 122,600 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 122,419 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 115,887 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 115,861 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2007 115,807 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 107,198 miles

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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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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R638 VSD is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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