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M238 PKK

1995 Saab 9000 Cse

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

202,258 mi
Last recorded202,258 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1995 Saab 9000 Cse136,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM238 PKK
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 202,258 miles

engine oil leaks

exhaust rubbers in poor condition

Fail 2 Dec 2025 202,258 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine oil leaks

exhaust rubbers in poor condition

Fail 12 Nov 2025 202,201 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine Engine area - from Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured water ingress in lamp unit (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 201,101 miles

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside side repeater has water in lamp unit

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 200,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached fixing missing nut (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside side repeater has water in lamp unit

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 197,189 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing / age cracking esp in tread grooves areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower registration plate lamp/s discolored

Fail 16 Nov 2023 197,182 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Down pipe flexible section fractured / semi detached (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing / age cracking esp in tread grooves areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower registration plate lamp/s discolored

Fail 28 Jun 2023 197,141 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

advise offside number plate light slightly dim and discoloured

Pass 22 Feb 2022 196,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. effort is lower than osr (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 192,118 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight oil leak

slight water leak

Fail 23 Feb 2021 192,117 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability missing washer (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight oil leak

slight water leak

Pass 12 Mar 2020 189,061 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 184,929 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 179,390 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 173,946 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 173,945 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 168,830 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 160,498 miles

nearside front tyre ........ outer edge wearing

offside front tyre ..... inner edge wearing

offside rear and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2015 160,497 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre ........ outer edge wearing

offside front tyre ..... inner edge wearing

offside rear and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2014 152,505 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 146,160 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 146,159 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

parking brake effort just enough to pass

Pass 12 Mar 2012 139,121 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 132,217 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 127,083 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 123,147 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 123,146 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)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 116,039 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 109,217 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 109,001 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 102,637 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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M238 PKK is a 1995 Saab 9000 Cse in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 1995 Saab 9000 Cse models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 136,568 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 M238 PKK, 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 31 years old, this Saab 9000 Cse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M238 PKK is a 1995 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 15 March 1995.

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