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R853 AGC

1998 Saab 9000 Cse

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,685 mi
Last recorded151,685 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 9000 Cse124,485 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR853 AGC
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2011 151,685 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 74,758 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 126,619 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 113,098 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 99,553 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 99,430 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 May 2006 88,633 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 88,494 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

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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R853 AGC is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R853 AGC, 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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What year was R853 AGC registered?

R853 AGC is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R853 AGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R853 AGC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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