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S385 MCY

1998 Saab 9000 Cse

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,744 mi
Last recorded52,744 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Saab 9000 Cse124,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS385 MCY
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 52,744 miles

slight corrosion and pitting to front brake discs

Fail 26 Jul 2019 52,744 miles

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

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

slight corrosion and pitting to front brake discs

Pass 27 Jul 2018 52,165 miles

o/s/f brake disc corroding

slight corrosion to underside suspension components

Fail 27 Jul 2018 52,164 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

o/s/f brake disc corroding

slight corrosion to underside suspension components

Pass 28 Jul 2017 51,650 miles

car rusty

Offside Front tyre cracking requires changing soon

Fail 11 Jul 2017 51,634 miles

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Jul 2016 50,354 miles

fuel filler neck pipe clamps deteriated

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 13 Jul 2016 50,351 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

fuel filler neck pipe clamps deteriated

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Jul 2015 48,712 miles

slight surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Jul 2014 47,155 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 47,155 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 46,217 miles

fuel tank straps slight corrosion

slight corrosion both steering arms

slight corrosion on rear axle

Fail 15 Jul 2013 46,217 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel tank straps slight corrosion

slight corrosion both steering arms

slight corrosion on rear axle

Pass 16 Jul 2012 45,230 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 44,645 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 43,236 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 43,216 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 40,926 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 38,864 miles

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

o/s/f bumper slight damage

Pass 17 Jul 2007 35,646 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 32,449 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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S385 MCY is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S385 MCY, 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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S385 MCY is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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