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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
NSF tyre perishing inner wall
Oil leak
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
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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
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)
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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
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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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