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R87 MAF

1998 Saab 9000 Cs

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

115,956 mi
Last recorded115,956 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Saab 9000 Cs122,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR87 MAF
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 115,956 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 115,645 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 6 Jul 2019 115,642 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 110,261 miles

1 bulb not working on offside rear sidelight

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

slight corrosion on rear shocks and springs

Pass 27 Jan 2017 108,459 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 108,384 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported HANGING RUBBERS PERISHED ALSO CATALYTIC SUPPORTING BOLT MISSING (7.1.1)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

LAMBDA READING HIGH

NSR DOOR OPEN WARNING LAMP ON,ENGINE MANAGEMENT LAMP ON, COLANT LEVEL LAMP ON,REAR WIPER BLADE RUBBER SPLIT

OSR DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE OR THE OUTSIDE

Offside BEAM PATTERN WEAK

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% HIGH LEVEL (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 106,592 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 106,555 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 106,526 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 106,526 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 106,516 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 106,516 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 106,243 miles

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

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 3 Sep 2010 105,375 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 104,045 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 104,119 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2008 104,045 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cat support bolt missing.slight oil misting from pas pipes.

Pass 8 Feb 2007 102,067 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 102,067 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 98,831 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 98,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs?

Based on 33,282 MOT tests across 5,124 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
4,999
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
5,124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,064
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,005
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,704
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,210
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,122
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R87 MAF is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cs in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9000 Cs models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 122,644 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 Cs fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,064 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R87 MAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cs typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9000 Cs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R87 MAF is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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