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H20 MGW

1997 Saab 9000 Cse

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

64,531 mi
Last recorded64,531 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse125,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH20 MGW
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 64,531 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 64,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside parking brake effort low

Pass 24 Apr 2025 61,887 miles

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

Offside Front Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 56,074 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 54,961 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 54,406 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 52,705 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 51,125 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 50,209 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 48,734 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 47,289 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 44,875 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 44,875 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 42,825 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 42,824 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 41,581 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 40,206 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 38,004 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 37,996 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 36,327 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 36,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 84,888 miles

nearside rear and both front tyres worn inside and outside edges

Pass 2 Jul 2007 31,228 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 29,416 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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H20 MGW is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 H20 MGW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H20 MGW?

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What year was H20 MGW registered?

H20 MGW is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is H20 MGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H20 MGW shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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