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R764 JPF

1998 Saab 9000 Cse

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

163,201 mi
Last recorded163,201 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 9000 Cse124,485 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR764 JPF
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2010 163,201 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 163,197 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Upper Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 163,194 miles

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

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 153,907 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 153,615 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 142,035 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 132,802 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 132,802 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

oil leak

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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R764 JPF is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R764 JPF, 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 R764 JPF registered?

R764 JPF is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 12 March 1998.

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