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R959 JCD

1998 Saab 9000 Cse

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

239,651 mi
Last recorded239,651 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Saab 9000 Cse124,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR959 JCD
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 239,651 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 238,261 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 19 Jul 2016 232,801 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 218,197 miles

incident no 0011639

Fail 17 Jul 2015 218,190 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 May 2014 215,307 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 209,556 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 209,498 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 May 2012 205,901 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

plastic over sills fitted

slight travel on hand brake

Pass 20 May 2011 202,703 miles

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

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 7 May 2010 196,837 miles

Oil leak

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2009 190,539 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 180,991 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 169,561 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 158,956 miles

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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R959 JCD is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R959 JCD, 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 R959 JCD registered?

R959 JCD is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 20 January 1998.

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