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S623 SEV

1998 Saab 9000 Cse

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

184,094 mi
Last recorded184,094 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 Saab 9000 Cse124,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS623 SEV
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 184,094 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front OUTER WINGS REPAIRD WITH TAP

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

HAND BRAKE LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded & BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 184,092 miles

Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury BOTH SIDES OUTER WINGS CORRODED (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested BOTH SIDES DUE NOT WORKING (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded & BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal INNER WING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 182,649 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLITCH PANEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 182,649 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLITCH PANEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure X 3 (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 175,691 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 175,690 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured both (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 171,015 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 167,662 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 167,491 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 157,856 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 147,280 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside (3.6.B.2c)

both front wheel arches slightly corroded

oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2017 147,280 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside (3.6.B.2c)

both front wheel arches slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2016 140,568 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 134,426 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear inner sidelight inoperative

Pass 22 Oct 2014 127,082 miles

Oil leak

hazard switch requires attention soon

Pass 10 Jan 2014 122,488 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front number plate cracked

offside front fog light inoperative

Fail 9 Jan 2014 122,488 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

offside front fog light inoperative

Pass 3 Jan 2013 111,940 miles

front number plate cracked

offside front fog light inoperative

slight play in steering column

Fail 2 Jan 2013 111,940 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

front number plate cracked

offside front fog light inoperative

slight play in steering column

Pass 19 Jan 2012 104,608 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2012 104,608 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Dec 2010 104,581 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 104,581 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 98,344 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 98,344 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2009 90,911 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 90,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 82,889 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2007 74,000 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 65,765 miles

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

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

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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S623 SEV is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 S623 SEV, 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 S623 SEV registered?

S623 SEV is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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