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R691 EVW

1998 Saab 9000 Cse

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

149,897 mi
Last recorded149,897 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Saab 9000 Cse124,485 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR691 EVW
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 149,897 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2026 149,888 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 149,790 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 149,779 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 149,710 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2009 142,789 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 142,783 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 137,820 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 133,430 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 133,426 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear saddle bar bushes worn

windscreen chipped

Pass 21 Sep 2006 128,516 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006

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

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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R691 EVW is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R691 EVW, 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 R691 EVW registered?

R691 EVW is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 28 January 1998.

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