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R707 ORX

1998 Saab 9000 Cse

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

168,986 mi
Last recorded168,986 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9000 Cse124,485 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR707 ORX
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2012 168,986 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 168,986 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2011 167,214 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 167,214 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 160,228 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2010 160,228 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2009 146,463 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 146,463 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 133,180 miles

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

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

centre exhaust rubber mountings deteriorating

Pass 14 Feb 2007 120,369 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 120,332 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 108,302 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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R707 ORX is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse in Green 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 R707 ORX, 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 R707 ORX registered?

R707 ORX is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R707 ORX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R707 ORX shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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