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R781 LRX

1998 Saab 9000 Cs

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

144,125 mi
Last recorded144,125 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Saab 9000 Cs122,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR781 LRX
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 144,125 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nails in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 140,498 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre edges worn

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 136,485 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nails in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 131,531 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 126,905 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres wearing on inner and outer shoulders

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Several small stone chips to windscreen

Fail 4 Apr 2011 126,865 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres wearing on inner and outer shoulders

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Several small stone chips to windscreen

Pass 10 Apr 2010 121,472 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine overheating

long handbrake travel

Pass 24 Apr 2009 116,421 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant leak

front brake pads appear worn

offside inner side light and stop light inoperative

Pass 25 Apr 2008 110,959 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front no.plate cracked

handbrake travel

rear no.plate deteriorating

Pass 30 Mar 2007 105,269 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 105,262 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres getting low

handbrake travel

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2006 99,615 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 99,615 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs?

Based on 33,282 MOT tests across 5,124 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
4,999
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
5,124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,064
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,005
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,704
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,210
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,122
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R781 LRX is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cs in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9000 Cs models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 122,644 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 Cs fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,064 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R781 LRX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cs typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9000 Cs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R781 LRX registered?

R781 LRX is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R781 LRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R781 LRX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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