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S387 CGJ

1998 Saab 9000 Cse

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

154,786 mi
Last recorded154,786 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Saab 9000 Cse124,485 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS387 CGJ
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2015 154,786 miles

Oil leak

rear brake hose not correctly fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2015 154,743 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

rear brake hose not correctly fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2014 154,776 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust front & flex pipe section,rust corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Some front & rear suspension components,rust corrosion

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 147,892 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edge

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 30 Jul 2013 147,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edge

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Aug 2012 142,622 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 142,622 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 135,495 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing heavily on outer edge.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 128,178 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 128,178 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 122,873 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 122,873 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Jul 2008 115,836 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 115,836 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 16 Jul 2007 109,545 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 105,189 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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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S387 CGJ is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 S387 CGJ, 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 S387 CGJ registered?

S387 CGJ is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 20 August 1998.

Is S387 CGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S387 CGJ shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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