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S140 KGM

1998 Saab 9000 Cse

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,209 mi
Last recorded124,209 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9000 Cse124,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS140 KGM
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2012 124,209 miles

All brakes juddering slightly

Exhaust system has a minor leak from engine area and front of rear box

Nearside headlamp main beam bulb suspect

Nearside headlamp poor beam image

Offside rear tyre perishing

Rear anti roll bar mounting bushes slight wear/play

Fail 14 Mar 2012 124,207 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

All brakes juddering slightly

Exhaust system has a minor leak from engine area and front of rear box

Nearside headlamp main beam bulb suspect

Nearside headlamp poor beam image

Offside rear tyre perishing

Rear anti roll bar mounting bushes slight wear/play

Pass 2 Mar 2011 118,531 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 21 Feb 2011 118,375 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 113,535 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 113,535 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 108,686 miles

hole in nearside headlamp glass,various engine oil leaks,gearbox leaks

one high level stop lamp bulb not working,nearside rear tyre worn unevenly,rear exhaust section poor and leaking,exhaust leak from downpipe joint,

Pass 25 Feb 2008 103,666 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 103,666 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2007 99,458 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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S140 KGM is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S140 KGM, 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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S140 KGM is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 24 August 1998.

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