MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,741 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak
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)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nearside front tyre eghe worn
How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cse?
Based on 66,427 MOT tests across 8,456 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R838 LHG is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R838 LHG, 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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What year was R838 LHG registered?
R838 LHG is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 12 December 1997.
Is R838 LHG safe to buy?
The MOT history for R838 LHG shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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