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R917 DPU

1998 Saab 9000 Cse

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

225,550 mi
Last recorded225,550 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 Saab 9000 Cse124,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR917 DPU
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 225,550 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS light flashed on on test a couple of times (3.4.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 225,550 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS light flashed on on test a couple of times (3.4.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Fitted four rubbers (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty Has to be operated with sideways pressure to operate (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp aim too high Both sides (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 221,167 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

all four exhaust rubber mounts rotten

Pass 9 Dec 2015 216,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit aprox 3000 miles left (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit aprox 3000 miles left (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 6000 miles left (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 210,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 210,187 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 203,624 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 203,624 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 196,885 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

centre exhaust rubber starting to perrish

small chip in screen advise

Pass 14 Dec 2011 190,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 13 Dec 2011 190,333 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 17 Dec 2010 183,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

crack in front windscreen

off side front wiperblade split

power steering pipe linking slightly

Pass 24 Dec 2009 177,037 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Dec 2009 177,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 170,272 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 170,271 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust fouling on arear anti roll bar

small gouge to o/s/f tyre outer sidewall not failable at this tim e

Pass 19 Dec 2007 161,622 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 151,389 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 151,389 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 140,468 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 140,468 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

centre brake light one bulb out

nearside rear tyre tread feathering on inner edge

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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R917 DPU is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse 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 Cse models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 124,485 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 3,315 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R917 DPU, 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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R917 DPU is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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