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S895 NBV

1998 Saab 9000 Cse

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,439 mi
Last recorded106,439 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 9000 Cse124,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS895 NBV
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 106,439 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 99,324 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 16 Oct 2013 99,323 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 25 Oct 2012 92,105 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 92,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Oct 2011 83,355 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 83,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 75,239 miles

Petrol cap broken but sealing.

Fail 27 Sep 2010 75,239 miles

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

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

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

One bulb in high level lamp not working

Petrol cap broken but sealing.

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

Small nick in n/s/r tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2009 69,616 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 65,974 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 65,973 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 62,388 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 62,388 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 60,232 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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S895 NBV is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse in Silver with a 2,290cc 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 S895 NBV, 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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S895 NBV is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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