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R873 YGC

1998 Saab 9000 Cse

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,958 mi
Last recorded50,958 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Saab 9000 Cse124,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR873 YGC
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 50,958 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 50,932 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 50,910 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2023 50,529 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT AND REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 50,493 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 49,860 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 49,860 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 48,693 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 47,453 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 46,033 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 46,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 44,317 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 40,039 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 40,039 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 38,614 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 38,613 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 34,792 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 29,811 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 25,358 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 25,358 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 May 2011 22,444 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 19,428 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 16,218 miles
Pass 25 May 2008 16,095 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 15,939 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 15,935 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 15,868 miles
Pass 25 May 2005 15,641 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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R873 YGC is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 R873 YGC, 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 R873 YGC registered?

R873 YGC is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R873 YGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R873 YGC shows 28 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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