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R706 FAD

1998 Saab 9000 Cse

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

156,840 mi
Last recorded156,840 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 Saab 9000 Cse124,485 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR706 FAD
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 156,840 miles

Both front wings corroded

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

center exhaust section corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2021 156,658 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 156,658 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2020 155,968 miles

Both front wings rusting

Pass 2 Apr 2019 153,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm, worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 150,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm, worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm, wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 147,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm, wearing outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 147,423 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm, wearing outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 142,499 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 137,947 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 137,947 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 133,556 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 133,556 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

offside rear trim loose

Pass 11 Apr 2013 129,503 miles

Exhaust blow turbo/Manifold.

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 129,503 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust blow turbo/Manifold.

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 123,541 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 16 Apr 2012 123,541 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Apr 2011 119,891 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 115,549 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 112,698 miles

front number plate starting to seperate

rear number plate starting to seperate

Pass 25 Apr 2008 105,291 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 105,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 95,914 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 93,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

both rear tyres warn out of shape on inner edges

Pass 26 Apr 2006 89,303 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 45,287 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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R706 FAD is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 R706 FAD, 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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R706 FAD is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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