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S206 DRP

1998 Saab 9000 Cse

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

182,319 mi
Last recorded182,319 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Saab 9000 Cse124,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS206 DRP
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 182,319 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 179,862 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 May 2024 179,843 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury INDICATOR LAMP (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 179,602 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside parking brake only just met requirements

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

Fail 24 Jun 2022 179,601 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 177,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 170,710 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 170,697 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2017 169,667 miles

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

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

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

slight brake bind n/s/f

Fail 23 Mar 2017 169,654 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Lower Fuel hose insecure filler neck area (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor / jacking point area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Upper Fuel hose excessively damaged filler neck area (7.2.2)

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

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

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

slight brake bind n/s/f

Pass 24 Mar 2016 168,542 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 168,542 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 167,468 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 162,023 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 162,023 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 152,788 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 152,219 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

off side rear tyre slightly cracked

Fail 23 Nov 2011 152,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

off side rear tyre slightly cracked

Pass 27 Oct 2010 148,536 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 148,531 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

rear discs badly scored

Pass 14 Oct 2009 142,012 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2008 133,470 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 121,358 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 107,905 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Rear brake discs becoming pitted by corrosion. †Slight wear visible in offside rear anti roll bar bush.

Pass 28 Jun 2006 107,905 miles

Rear brake discs becoming pitted by corrosion. †Slight wear visible in offside rear anti roll bar bush.

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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S206 DRP is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 S206 DRP, 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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S206 DRP is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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