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R940 SJB

1998 Saab 9000 Cse

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,702 mi
Last recorded105,702 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 9000 Cse124,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR940 SJB
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2010 105,702 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2009 102,460 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front exhaust hanger repaired

offside front brake hose perished (no cords seen)

plastic sill covers fitted

top engine mount soft offside

Fail 13 Feb 2009 102,460 miles

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

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front exhaust hanger repaired

offside front brake hose perished (no cords seen)

plastic sill covers fitted

top engine mount soft offside

Fail 20 Jan 2009 102,228 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 95,975 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2008 95,962 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 89,289 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 89,289 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 79,115 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 79,115 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both outer cv boots perished

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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R940 SJB is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R940 SJB, 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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R940 SJB is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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