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S707 CGK

1998 Saab 9000 Cse

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,349 mi
Last recorded125,349 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 9000 Cse124,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS707 CGK
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2014 125,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

vehicle very rusty and corroded underneath

Pass 4 Nov 2013 123,856 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 121,608 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2012 121,608 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 112,154 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 112,153 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 94,552 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 94,551 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 91,292 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 86,655 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 86,655 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f suspension wishbone mounting bush mounting corroding.

Pass 7 Nov 2007 81,080 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 73,893 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 73,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 67,029 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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S707 CGK is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S707 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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What year was S707 CGK registered?

S707 CGK is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 25 August 1998.

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