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R91 GNV

1998 Saab 9000 Cse

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

173,202 mi
Last recorded173,202 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 9000 Cse124,485 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR91 GNV
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2010 173,202 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both headlamp beam images poor

brake pedal rubber worn

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs in poor condition

nearside front brake binding slightly

rear brake discs pitted

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

slight corrosion to both rear inner sills

slight play at steering wheel

Fail 27 Aug 2010 173,078 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

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

brake pedal rubber worn

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs in poor condition

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside headlamp beam image poor

rear brake discs pitted

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

slight corrosion to both rear inner sills

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 4 Sep 2009 165,272 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 165,237 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 159,581 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 153,979 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 Aug 2007 153,978 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 145,313 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 145,313 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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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R91 GNV is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R91 GNV, 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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R91 GNV is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 25 March 1998.

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