MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,094 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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))
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside (3.6.B.2c)
both front wheel arches slightly corroded
oil leak
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
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
offside rear inner sidelight inoperative
Oil leak
hazard switch requires attention soon
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
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
front number plate cracked
offside front fog light inoperative
slight play in steering column
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
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)
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)
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)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
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
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
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?
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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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S623 SEV is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 27 August 1998.
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