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R125 NRD

1997 Saab 9000 CDI Auto

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,350 mi
Last recorded140,350 miles
Recorded on19 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 CDI Auto106,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR125 NRD
MakeSaab
Model9000 CDI Auto
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2009 140,350 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 132,471 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 132,471 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 126,459 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 126,459 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 CDI Auto?

Based on 517 MOT tests across 134 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
6,784
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
134
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 48
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 27
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27
position lamp(s) not working 24
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R125 NRD is a 1997 Saab 9000 CDI Auto in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 CDI Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 106,557 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 CDI Auto fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R125 NRD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 CDI Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9000 CDI Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R125 NRD registered?

R125 NRD is a 1997 Saab 9000 CDI Auto, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R125 NRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R125 NRD shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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