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R798 VLB

1998 Saab 9000 Cs

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,894 mi
Last recorded124,894 miles
Recorded on24 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 9000 Cs122,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR798 VLB
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2010 124,894 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 124,894 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 122,180 miles

Nearside 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)

n/s/r tyre wall perishing

Fail 12 Aug 2009 122,180 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/r tyre wall perishing

Fail 30 Jun 2009 121,953 miles

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2008 118,573 miles

n/s/f seat belt incorect but meets MOT standards

Pass 2 Jul 2007 114,482 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 114,466 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 111,315 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 111,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 109,192 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 109,192 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

hand brake travel starting to become excessive

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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R798 VLB is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cs in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R798 VLB, 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.

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R798 VLB is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 5 March 1998.

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