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R91 HSF

1998 Saab 9000 Cse

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

199,374 mi
Last recorded199,374 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 9000 Cse124,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR91 HSF
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2009 199,374 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 199,374 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 186,531 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 186,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2007 169,732 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 169,731 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 153,394 miles

both front outer cv gaitors starting to perish

both rear brake discs wearing

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear door not opening from inside or outside

Pass 14 Oct 2005 138,431 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 137,040 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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 HSF is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse in Red 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 HSF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R91 HSF registered?

R91 HSF is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is R91 HSF safe to buy?

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