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B9 ERO

1997 Saab 9000 Cs

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

184,274 mi
Last recorded184,274 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cs124,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 ERO
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 184,274 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 184,051 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 183,423 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 183,188 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 182,812 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 182,036 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 181,241 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 179,027 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 176,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2015 176,023 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 173,259 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 170,554 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2013 170,554 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 May 2012 168,050 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 164,877 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 161,797 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 160,192 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 160,192 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 157,522 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 157,522 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 155,750 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 138,111 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 138,111 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs?

Based on 33,282 MOT tests across 5,124 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
4,999
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
5,124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,064
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,005
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,704
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,210
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,122
Full Saab 9000 Cs reliability report

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B9 ERO is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 Cs models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 124,588 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 Cs fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,064 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B9 ERO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cs typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9000 Cs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B9 ERO registered?

B9 ERO is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 17 September 1997.

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