MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,829 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both front wishbone mounts corroded
general corrosion to brake and suspension components
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both front wishbone mounts corroded
general corrosion to brake and suspension components
JUBILEE CLIP ON FUEL TANK BRATHER PIPE LOOSE AND HEAVILY CORRODED
O/S/F CV BOOT HAS SMALL HOLE IN IT
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
JUBILEE CLIP ON FUEL TANK BRATHER PIPE LOOSE AND HEAVILY CORRODED
O/S/F CV BOOT HAS SMALL HOLE IN IT
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
exhaust rusty
exhaust rusty
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both front brake discs are lipped
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)
both front brake discs are lipped
both front brake discs are lipped
both rear anti roll bar d bushes have slight play
steering rack is damp
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
nearside front wishbone inner bush bracket cracking
How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cse?
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R801 EWU is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 R801 EWU, 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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R801 EWU is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 1 January 1998.
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