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S709 CGK

1998 Saab 9000 Cse

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

131,389 mi
Last recorded131,389 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 Saab 9000 Cse124,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS709 CGK
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 131,389 miles

Exhaust flexi outer case broken

Fuel filler hose clip loose

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 131,387 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust flexi outer case broken

Fuel filler hose clip loose

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Upper Coolant leak Radiator hose ()

Pass 3 Oct 2022 131,304 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 131,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 130,725 miles

Offside Front spot light not working

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

both rear tyres low on tread 205/55x16

Fail 8 Oct 2021 130,725 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front spot light not working

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

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

both rear tyres low on tread 205/55x16

Pass 30 Sep 2020 130,167 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.-3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

warning lights on dash but all lights ok

Pass 17 Sep 2019 129,747 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 129,747 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 128,517 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 127,363 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 126,339 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 124,684 miles

Coolant staining around throttle body.

Exhaust down pipe rubbers starting to perish.

Offside rear anti roll bar inner 'D' bush slightly worn.

Fail 30 Sep 2015 124,684 miles

Coolant staining around throttle body.

Exhaust down pipe rubbers starting to perish.

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam Bad connection. Fixed on test...free... (1.7.5a)

Offside rear anti roll bar inner 'D' bush slightly worn.

Pass 24 Sep 2014 122,483 miles

Boost pipe from turbo outlet split and badly deteriorate.

N/S front seatbelt frayed on edge.

Oil leak on engine.

Rear anti roll bar 'D' bushes starting to wear.

Pass 7 Oct 2013 117,724 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 108,939 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 108,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 103,925 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 103,925 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 97,264 miles

Advise handbrake adjustment.

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside front tyre outer tyre wall cut.

Offside front inside tyre wear.

Oil leak

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

Rear brake pads low,rear discs lipped inner front pads seem low advise wheels removed brake inspection.

Fail 23 Aug 2010 97,264 miles

Advise handbrake adjustment.

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside front tyre outer tyre wall cut.

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front inside tyre wear.

Oil leak

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

Rear brake pads low,rear discs lipped inner front pads seem low advise wheels removed brake inspection.

Pass 7 Sep 2009 90,616 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 86,768 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 82,506 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 76,962 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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S709 CGK is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S709 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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S709 CGK is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 25 August 1998.

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