MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
202,162 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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all brake discs slightly corroding
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
all brake discs slightly corroding
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
please note there is a strong smell of lpg (gas) under bonnet area. †recommend investigation as soon as possible.
How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs?
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R166 TJH is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R166 TJH, 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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R166 TJH is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 17 December 1997.
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