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B3 JLF

1997 Saab 9000 Cse

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

75,802 mi
Last recorded75,802 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse125,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 JLF
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 75,802 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 75,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 75,753 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 75,698 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 75,408 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both rear inners (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2017 75,162 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear and offside rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 74,295 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 73,452 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 71,556 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 69,292 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 67,337 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 64,540 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 60,338 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 60,338 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 57,915 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 55,890 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 52,699 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 48,615 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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B3 JLF is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 Cse models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 125,188 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 B3 JLF, 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 29 years old, this Saab 9000 Cse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B3 JLF registered?

B3 JLF is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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