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R737 KGO

1998 Saab 9000 Cse

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

236,923 mi
Last recorded236,923 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9000 Cse124,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR737 KGO
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2012 236,923 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 215,499 miles

n/s/f foglamp not working.

Fail 23 Aug 2011 215,496 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/f foglamp not working.

Pass 24 Aug 2010 193,491 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 193,489 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

O/S & N/S HEADLAMP BEAM PATTERNS JUST IN SPEC O/S/ & N/S FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD & WORN ON INNER EDGES O/S & N/S REAR TYRES WORN ON OUTTER EDGES O/S FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRDING

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 19 Aug 2009 173,552 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 173,548 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

rear brake pipe rusting front pads low

Pass 21 Aug 2008 153,604 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 153,601 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

BOTH HEADLAMP BEAM PATTERNS JUST IN SPEC

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 133,687 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 133,667 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 117,878 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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R737 KGO is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse in Silver 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 R737 KGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R737 KGO registered?

R737 KGO is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R737 KGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R737 KGO 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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