MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,744 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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slight corrosion and pitting to front brake discs
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
o/s/f brake disc corroding
slight corrosion to underside suspension components
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
car rusty
Offside Front tyre cracking requires changing soon
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
fuel filler neck pipe clamps deteriated
surface corrosion on underside of vehicle
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
slight surface corrosion on underside of vehicle
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
fuel tank straps slight corrosion
slight corrosion both steering arms
slight corrosion on rear axle
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
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f bumper slight damage
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was S385 MCY registered?
S385 MCY is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 3 August 1998.
Is S385 MCY safe to buy?
The MOT history for S385 MCY shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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