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R917 VOA

1998 Saab 9000 Cse

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

146,369 mi
Last recorded146,369 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 1998 Saab 9000 Cse124,485 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR917 VOA
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 146,369 miles

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

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

both front indicator lens starting to fade

Fail 16 Jan 2023 146,369 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure box (6.1.2 (a))

both front indicator lens starting to fade

Pass 8 Jan 2022 143,904 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

rear bumper lower inner corroded both sides

Pass 6 Jan 2021 142,050 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 139,548 miles

o/s/rear tyre wall has minor cracks

Pass 5 Jul 2018 136,128 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 134,728 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 131,256 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 127,475 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 124,020 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 121,082 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 117,709 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 112,830 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 110,121 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 105,953 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 105,951 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 102,282 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 102,282 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 98,288 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2007 98,287 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 84,149 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2006 84,149 miles

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

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

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 VOA is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R917 VOA, 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 R917 VOA registered?

R917 VOA is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 25 February 1998.

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