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S154 KGM

1998 Saab 9000 Cse

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

175,954 mi
Last recorded175,954 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 Saab 9000 Cse124,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS154 KGM
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 175,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 175,953 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 165,317 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and tail (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both. 205/55r16v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

age related under body corrosion

all rear seats missing

sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2021 165,313 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure both exhaust rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edge 205/55/r16

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear all ()

age related under body corrosion

Fail 20 Nov 2020 165,177 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section to rear box join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor pan corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. osr and center (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front section of the front to rear metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn heavily on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both rear inner quarters excessively corroded by rear bumper

corrosion to chassis/suspension

osr inner and outer wheel arch badly corroded

reverse light inop

Pass 14 May 2019 151,974 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear inner wheel arches corroded behind bumper on both sides.

all 4 tyres perished between tread.

both front jacking points corroded.

both front shockers weak.

exhaust parts corroded.

Fail 14 May 2019 151,972 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe damaged at filler neck. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear inner wheel arches corroded behind bumper on both sides.

all 4 tyres perished between tread.

both front jacking points corroded.

both front shockers weak.

exhaust parts corroded.

Pass 1 May 2018 147,289 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

fuel tank straps corroded.

Fail 30 Apr 2018 147,288 miles

Fuel hose insecure filler neck pipe. (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides. (3.5.1i)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

fuel tank straps corroded.

Pass 18 Apr 2017 140,971 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs. (3.5.1i)

exhaust parts corroded front and middle sections.

front to rear fuel lines corroded at clips.

slight oil leak.

Fail 14 Apr 2017 140,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs. (3.5.1i)

exhaust parts corroded front and middle sections.

front to rear fuel lines corroded at clips.

slight oil leak.

Pass 15 Apr 2016 138,103 miles

Front Both headlight images poor

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both D rubbers (2.4.G.2)

Rear wiper blade split

all brake calipers rusty

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rusty (3.5.1i)

rear brake pads wearing down

sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2016 138,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly cracked on both sidewalls (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front Both headlight images poor

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both D rubbers (2.4.G.2)

Rear wiper blade split

all brake calipers rusty

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rusty (3.5.1i)

rear brake pads wearing down

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2015 136,873 miles

NSF tyre perishing inner wall

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2015 36,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

NSF tyre perishing inner wall

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2014 135,203 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Apr 2014 135,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 May 2013 131,964 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 131,964 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 130,257 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 128,850 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2011 128,760 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 125,603 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 117,496 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 111,503 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

n/s/r tyre low outer edge

o/s/f tyre perished & close to legal limit outer edge

o/s/r tyre perished low outer edge

wipers split at ends

Pass 8 Sep 2006 102,849 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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S154 KGM is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 S154 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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S154 KGM is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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