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S808 JRU

1998 Saab 9000 Cse

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

66,229 mi
Last recorded66,229 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Saab 9000 Cse124,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS808 JRU
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 66,229 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Offside and Nearside Rears, (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both Offside and Nearside Fronts, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 May 2026 66,229 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Offside and Nearside Rears, (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both Offside and Nearside Fronts, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel pipe insecure Retaining Fixture Rusted Off (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 66,144 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 66,116 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 64,839 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Offside and Nearside Fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion showing on Mechanical parts.

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 64,715 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 64,262 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 59,974 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 53,464 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 49,158 miles

front suspension wishbone bushes deteriorating slightly

some age cracking in n/s/r tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2016 45,965 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 45,153 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 43,493 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 39,096 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 38,173 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 20 Jul 2011 37,058 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 37,058 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 34,375 miles

front brake pads look low

rear brake pads very low

Fail 13 Jul 2010 34,375 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads look low

rear brake pads very low

Pass 21 Jul 2009 32,087 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 30,619 miles

front indicators turning white

rear brake pads look low

rear exhaust mounting broken has temp repair

Pass 5 Jul 2007 28,749 miles

front indicators turning white †play in rear anti-roll bar d bushes †oil dampness around p.a.s. pipe

Pass 28 Jun 2006 25,829 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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S808 JRU is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 S808 JRU, 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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S808 JRU is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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