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S730 CGK

1998 Saab 9000 Cse

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

92,575 mi
Last recorded92,575 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Saab 9000 Cse124,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS730 CGK
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 92,575 miles

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 90,090 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2023 85,215 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

patches of corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2022 81,021 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 78,089 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 78,089 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 77,507 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 74,422 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 71,153 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 64,387 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 59,625 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 56,290 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f outer cv boot slightly perrished not split at time of test.

Pass 30 Apr 2014 54,514 miles

exhaust downpipe flexi section blowing very slightly not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/f outer cv boot slightly perrished not split at time of test.

Pass 25 Apr 2013 53,034 miles

Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake efforts are in my opinion quite low and rear discs show uneven wear and are corroded.

Pass 20 Apr 2012 51,339 miles

front brake pads low and discs corroded not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/f outer cv boot slightly perrished not split at time of test.

Pass 6 Apr 2011 49,474 miles

all 4 brake discs corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 23 Apr 2010 47,765 miles

all 4 brake discs slightly rusty surface not pitted at time of test.

Pass 28 Apr 2009 45,790 miles

all 4 brake discs slight surface rust due to low mileage.

Pass 14 Apr 2008 43,285 miles

front & rear brake discs slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 27 Apr 2007 39,922 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2007 39,922 miles

Centre Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 34,290 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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S730 CGK is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S730 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S730 CGK registered?

S730 CGK is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S730 CGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S730 CGK shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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