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R873 KFW

1998 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

169,849 mi
Last recorded169,849 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo123,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR873 KFW
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse Turbo
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2010 169,849 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust rubber perished/cut.

n/s/f fog light inoperative.

o/s/f lower door corroding.

Pass 11 Mar 2009 155,990 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 155,987 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 139,738 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2007 131,163 miles

ABS lamp opperation

hand brake travel

nearside front tyre

nearside head lamp image

nearside rear tyre

nearside wish bone rear bush

Fail 9 Feb 2007 131,162 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

abs lamp opperation

engine breather hose broken

handbrake travel

nearside butterfly bush

nearside front tyre

nearside headlamp image and glass

nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2006 122,782 miles

offside door mirror

handbrake travel

high viz brake light has bulbs out

nearside headlamp glass broken

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside headlamp image only just passed

Fail 22 Feb 2006 122,782 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

handbrake travel

high viz brake light has bulbs out

nearside headlamp glass broken

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside door mirror

offside headlamp image only just passed

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cse Turbo?

Based on 4,082 MOT tests across 802 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
6,553
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
802
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 287
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 274
constant velocity joint gaiter split 240
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 185
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 157
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R873 KFW is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 123,930 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 Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 287 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R873 KFW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cse Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9000 Cse Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R873 KFW is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo, first registered on 13 January 1998.

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