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S703 CGK

1998 Saab 9000 Cse

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

187,735 mi
Last recorded187,735 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Saab 9000 Cse124,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS703 CGK
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 187,735 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 185,275 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 177,422 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 177,422 miles

Offside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 169,046 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 160,932 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 160,826 miles

Nearside 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 has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear tyre showing perishing.

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 151,132 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 150,888 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 144,650 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 144,650 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 134,126 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 124,222 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 124,222 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 114,611 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 114,395 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Panhard rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 105,144 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 99,680 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 88,439 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 82,256 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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S703 CGK is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S703 CGK, 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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S703 CGK is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 25 August 1998.

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