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R938 KGE

1997 Saab 9000 Cse

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

69,505 mi
Last recorded69,505 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse125,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR938 KGE
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 69,505 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 69,505 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced nsf and osf side light not workin (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 61,562 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 59,185 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 59,185 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 56,887 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 56,887 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011 54,078 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 54,078 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 51,168 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 47,849 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 47,843 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 45,233 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 41,731 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 38,555 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 34,327 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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R938 KGE is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 Cse models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 125,188 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 R938 KGE, 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 29 years old, this Saab 9000 Cse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R938 KGE is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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