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R661 WBC

1998 Saab 9000 Cd

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,171 mi
Last recorded180,171 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 9000 Cd90,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR661 WBC
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cd
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2013 180,171 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 180,170 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2012 167,139 miles

Oil leak

offside rack boot twisted

small cut in offside rear flexi hose

Fail 1 Nov 2012 167,139 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

offside rack boot twisted

small cut in offside rear flexi hose

Pass 13 Oct 2011 155,556 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 143,350 miles

advise - rear discs in poor condition

Pass 6 Oct 2009 127,486 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

advise - front discs are replaced when brakepads are renewed

advise - rear discs are cleaned

Pass 29 Sep 2008 108,841 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 91,033 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 73,525 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cd?

Based on 14,935 MOT tests across 2,729 vehicles.

65.1%
Pass Rate
4,366
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,729
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 902
constant velocity joint gaiter split 788
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 771
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 525
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 520
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R661 WBC is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cd in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9000 Cd models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 90,932 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 Cd fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 902 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R661 WBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cd typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9000 Cd is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R661 WBC registered?

R661 WBC is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cd, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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