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S163 RMB

1998 Saab 9000 Cse

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

172,262 mi
Last recorded172,262 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Saab 9000 Cse124,485 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS163 RMB
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 172,262 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 172,262 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 167,265 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 160,787 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 160,787 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 148,840 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

plastic sill covers obscuring some components

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

slight play in lower stering column

Fail 3 Jul 2015 148,839 miles

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

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

plastic sill covers obscuring some components

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

slight play in lower stering column

Pass 10 Jul 2014 143,318 miles

both outer c/v boots cracking

o/s rear tyre cracking in the tread and has been repaired

one builb not working in high level brake light

plastic sill and under wing covers fitted obscuring some components

steering colume builk head bush worn

Fail 30 Apr 2014 141,787 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Outer Front 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)

n/s front has tyre has 2.5 mm tread and worn on the inside

plastic sill covers fitted obscuring sills

slight wear in steering bulk head bush

Fail 25 Apr 2013 139,788 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipes corroding

cv boots splitting

front struts corroding

minor seaping steering rack pinion

offside front floor corroding

oil pipes unions corroding

Pass 25 Apr 2013 139,788 miles

brake pipes corroding

cv boots splitting

front struts corroding

minor seaping steering rack pinion

offside front floor corroding

oil pipes unions corroding

Pass 25 Apr 2012 137,750 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2012 137,750 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leak

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2011 135,319 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake pipes staryting to corrode

Pass 20 Apr 2011 135,319 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake pipes staryting to corrode

Pass 13 Apr 2010 132,273 miles

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

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

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

front wiper blades split

Pass 16 Apr 2009 129,450 miles

Oil leak

rear suspension bushes perishing

Pass 6 May 2008 123,720 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 120,745 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 117,262 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

slight corrosion to petrol tank straps

slight wear in rear antiroll bar bushes

Fail 12 May 2006 117,262 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

slight corrosion to petrol tank straps

slight wear in rear antiroll bar bushes

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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S163 RMB is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 S163 RMB, 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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S163 RMB is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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