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S399 JLJ

1998 Saab 9000 Cse

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

137,511 mi
Last recorded137,511 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Saab 9000 Cse124,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS399 JLJ
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 137,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 134,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Kick up weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Kick up weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 134,797 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective No beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 128,758 miles

Blue Smoke At Idle But Not Excessive

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Kick Up Weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Kick Up Weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Box Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 123,141 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 117,293 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 114,441 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Top engine mount front bush perished and splitting.

Fail 24 Mar 2020 114,441 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Top engine mount front bush perished and splitting.

Pass 15 Apr 2019 110,473 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 109,581 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all tyres edges worn

Fail 9 Apr 2016 109,534 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm cracked mount (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm cracked mount (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all tyres edges worn

Pass 10 Apr 2015 103,504 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 103,489 miles

Fuel tank filler hose, clip corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 103,482 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 103,471 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 95,537 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2007 88,120 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 80,999 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 75,778 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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S399 JLJ is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 S399 JLJ, 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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S399 JLJ is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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