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R109 UJH

1997 Saab 9000 Cde

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

152,844 mi
Last recorded152,844 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cde124,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR109 UJH
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cde
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 152,844 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

front brakes look worn

front numberplate cracked

screen scratched

Fail 7 Aug 2012 152,844 miles

Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

front brakes look worn

front numberplate cracked

screen scratched

Pass 19 Aug 2011 145,567 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front numberplate cracked

screen scratched

Pass 5 Oct 2010 142,425 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front door trim loose.

nearside front headlamp lens chipped.

nearside wiper blade starting to split.

Fail 30 Sep 2010 142,425 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside front door trim loose.

nearside front headlamp lens chipped.

nearside wiper blade starting to split.

Pass 23 Oct 2009 135,776 miles

Advise rear number plate slightly damaged

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Oct 2009 135,775 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Advise rear number plate slightly damaged

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 129,225 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 129,224 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 123,929 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 123,928 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Oct 2007 123,854 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front number plate delaminating.

offside rear inner tail lamp not working.

Pass 21 Oct 2006 118,477 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2006 118,477 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 113,335 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Nov 2005 113,335 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cde?

Based on 12,249 MOT tests across 2,055 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
4,460
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
2,055
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 696
constant velocity joint gaiter split 619
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 615
parking brake recording little or no effort 465
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 437
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R109 UJH is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cde in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 Cde models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 124,218 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 Cde fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 696 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R109 UJH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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R109 UJH is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cde, first registered on 25 November 1997.

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