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R841 ABD

1998 Saab 9000 Cse

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

113,821 mi
Last recorded113,821 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Saab 9000 Cse124,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR841 ABD
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 113,821 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 113,713 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 113,516 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2024 113,515 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 112,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 111,614 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 109,646 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 108,813 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both + perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 107,446 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

drivers seat belt wearing,long handbrake travel,oil leaks,front number plate fading,front tyres wearing on edges+perishing

Fail 23 Apr 2019 107,439 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

drivers seat belt wearing,long handbrake travel,oil leaks,front number plate fading,front tyres wearing on edges+perishing

Pass 18 Apr 2018 105,893 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +corroded+brackets broken (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

front tyres wearing on edges/perishing

Pass 10 Apr 2017 104,481 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 102,663 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & corroded (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

brake hose ferrules corroding.

front brake pipes corroding

Fail 20 Apr 2016 102,518 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front rubber ring missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & corroded (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

brake hose ferrules corroding.

front brake pipes corroding

Pass 21 Apr 2015 100,258 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

suspension components+brake pipes+ferrules corroding

Pass 11 Apr 2014 97,735 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

suspension components+brake pipes+ferrules corroding

Pass 26 Apr 2013 95,526 miles

exhaust slight leaks/poor condition,brake pipes+ferrules corroding

Pass 10 Feb 2012 95,133 miles

rear box on the exhaust is rotten

Pass 18 Feb 2011 91,114 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 87,845 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2010 87,845 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 83,641 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 79,309 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 74,705 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 69,005 miles

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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R841 ABD is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R841 ABD, 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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R841 ABD is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 28 January 1998.

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