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R788 RWG

1997 Saab 9000 Cse

Purple Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

167,079 mi
Last recorded167,079 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse125,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR788 RWG
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 167,079 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 166,987 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering column attachment defective Does not lock in position (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 165,927 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under side of vehicle has general light corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2019 164,079 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 164,079 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 160,857 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 157,292 miles

Body corroded but not within 30cm of a prescribed area (spare wheel well - towbar removed).

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 157,292 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Corroded and holed by towbar mounting bracket (6.6.6)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 153,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 153,562 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 151,546 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

back box clamp missing

Fail 16 Feb 2015 151,502 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

back box clamp missing

Pass 11 Feb 2014 148,076 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2014 148,073 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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 Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2013 144,446 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 144,442 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 142,440 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 136,975 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 136,846 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 130,464 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 130,224 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 123,821 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 123,814 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 117,946 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 117,826 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 111,939 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 111,935 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 106,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

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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R788 RWG is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Purple with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 Cse models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 125,188 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 R788 RWG, 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 29 years old, this Saab 9000 Cse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R788 RWG is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 12 August 1997.

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