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R105 FOJ

1997 Saab 9000 Cs

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

226,591 mi
Last recorded226,591 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cs124,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR105 FOJ
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2012 226,591 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

signs of wheel fouling inner archies

Fail 27 Nov 2012 226,572 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre stop lamp not working

signs of wheel fouling inner archies

Pass 21 Oct 2011 217,316 miles

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

Oil leak

offside head lamp glass cracked

Pass 28 Aug 2010 201,481 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 195,701 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing outer edges

Fail 21 Aug 2009 195,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

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

both front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 22 Aug 2008 186,645 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2007 170,237 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 149,809 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 149,809 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

headlamp light output on limit. should emit either white or yellow light

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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R105 FOJ is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R105 FOJ, 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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R105 FOJ is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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