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R781 DDV

1998 Saab 9000 Cse

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,261 mi
Last recorded158,261 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 9000 Cse124,485 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR781 DDV
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2010 158,261 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 141,638 miles

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

Offside Inner 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)

Fail 28 Jan 2009 141,576 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 130,394 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 130,393 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 123,133 miles

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

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

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

offside waher jet not working but nearside is providing enough water to clear screen

Pass 9 Jan 2006 115,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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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R781 DDV is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R781 DDV, 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 R781 DDV registered?

R781 DDV is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 6 January 1998.

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