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S359 CBW

1998 Saab 9000 Cse

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

177,268 mi
Last recorded177,268 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Saab 9000 Cse124,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS359 CBW
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2018 177,268 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front sun visor

Offside Front sun visor

Pass 7 Aug 2017 174,590 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 172,529 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 172,529 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 169,411 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 160,074 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 152,863 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 140,461 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs next pad change

Pass 22 Nov 2010 135,911 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 129,581 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 120,353 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 111,368 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 100,520 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 92,981 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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S359 CBW is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S359 CBW, 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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S359 CBW is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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