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R916 MSS

1998 Saab 9000 Cse

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

147,984 mi
Last recorded147,984 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 9000 Cse124,485 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR916 MSS
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2013 147,984 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front exhaust flexible deteriorating.

Pass 21 Aug 2012 147,921 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 147,918 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 142,733 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 136,223 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 130,090 miles

3 of 6 brake light bulbs in tailgate not working

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

covers fitted to both sills

Fail 20 Aug 2009 130,084 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

3 of 6 brake light bulbs in tailgate not working

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

covers fitted to both sills

Pass 14 Aug 2008 125,294 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 120,645 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 120,642 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Turbo dump valve vacume pipe perished. †All brake hoses slightly deteriorated. †Rear brake calipers corroded.

Pass 25 Aug 2006 112,149 miles

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

NSR tyre tread worn on outer edge.

Pass 2 Aug 2005 104,121 miles

Rear brake calipers rusting. †NS fuel tank strap rusting.

Fail 2 Aug 2005 104,121 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake calipers rusting. †NS fuel tank strap rusting.

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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R916 MSS is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R916 MSS, 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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R916 MSS is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 28 February 1998.

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