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R772 FMJ

1998 Saab 9000 Cse

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,342 mi
Last recorded131,342 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 9000 Cse124,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR772 FMJ
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2014 131,342 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 131,255 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 128,717 miles

both front outer c/v boots deteriorated

front - rear metal brake pipes corrded

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded

offside front dip beam dim

rear number plate marked

sill kit fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2013 128,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

both front outer c/v boots deteriorated

front - rear metal brake pipes corrded

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded

offside front dip beam dim

rear number plate marked

sill kit fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2012 124,268 miles

chip in screen

n/s/r tyre worn low outer edge

Fail 22 Jun 2012 124,193 miles

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

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

chip in screen

n/s/r tyre worn low outer edge

o/s/r caliper damp

Pass 8 Jun 2011 117,975 miles

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

brake fluid on min

chips in screen

nearside front c/v boot perished

nearside rear light unit damaged

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

offside front dip beam dim and patten weak

offside rear flexy perished

ront disc's worn

tail pipes corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2010 110,852 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 105,674 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 105,673 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

nearside rear inner sidelight u/s

offside front(front)wishbone end cap broken

Pass 25 Jul 2008 97,749 miles

n.b o/s headlamp pattern not perfect(susp tarnished reflector)

Fail 25 Jul 2008 97,749 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 90,466 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 90,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

offside fuel tank strap rusty

Pass 28 Jun 2006 83,110 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 75,312 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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R772 FMJ is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R772 FMJ, 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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R772 FMJ is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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