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S49 KCF

1998 Saab 9000 Cse

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

132,026 mi
Last recorded132,026 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Saab 9000 Cse124,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS49 KCF
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 132,026 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 131,952 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 131,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 131,788 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 130,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 126,441 miles

Advise front and rear suspension components corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2019 126,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Floor excessively deteriorated Boot floor spare wheel. (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Advise front and rear suspension components corroded.

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 123,512 miles

FRONT AND REAR JACKING MOUNTS CORRODED

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

OFFSIDE REAR DOOR LOWER CORRODED

REAR ANTI ROLL BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 123,511 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

CENTRE EXHAUST RUBBER SPLIT

FRONT AND REAR JACKING MOUNTS CORRODED

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

OFFSIDE REAR DOOR LOWER CORRODED

REAR ANTI ROLL BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 120,697 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MANIFOLD. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

OFFSIDE REAR DOOR LOWER CORRODED

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

REAR AXLE BEAM CORRODED

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Fail 19 Sep 2017 120,697 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MANIFOLD. (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

OFFSIDE REAR DOOR LOWER CORRODED

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

REAR AXLE BEAM CORRODED

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 28 Sep 2016 116,528 miles

Advise metal brake pipes corroded.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 116,527 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Advise metal brake pipes corroded.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 112,494 miles

Advise offside rear brake pad wearing low.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 112,494 miles

Advise offside rear brake pad wearing low.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 110,345 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

advise offside front seat belt webbing slight damage.

Fail 16 Sep 2014 110,336 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

advise handbrake travel high.

advise offside front seat belt webbing slight damage.

Pass 19 Dec 2012 109,908 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 107,776 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 107,763 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 102,365 miles

advise both front headlamp beam images fading

advise both front shock asborbers starting to softern

advise front screen chipped

advise front screen scratched

advise front wipers smeary

advise handbrake travel high

advise near side rear lamp lense cracked

advise rear exhaust box rubber mountings perished

Pass 18 Dec 2009 97,961 miles

advise both front headlamp beam images starting to fade

advise rear brake inbalance nearing limits

advise suspension,brakes and steering components starting to corrode

Pass 11 Dec 2008 91,722 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 91,722 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 86,408 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 80,991 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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S49 KCF is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 S49 KCF, 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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S49 KCF is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 17 August 1998.

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