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R166 YJU

1997 Saab 9000

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

202,753 mi
Last recorded202,753 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000143,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR166 YJU
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 202,753 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 202,725 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 189,096 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2015 189,096 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Jun 2014 170,969 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 170,969 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 152,022 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 140,874 miles

Fuel filter corroded but not leaking

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

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

Rear discs pitted

Pass 27 Apr 2012 140,874 miles

Fuel filter corroded but not leaking

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

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

Rear discs pitted

Pass 3 May 2011 132,813 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

corrosion to rear floor nsr chassis osf door pillar nsr inner panel

Pass 5 May 2010 120,385 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 106,072 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 106,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 96,775 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 81,604 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 77,958 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000?

Based on 22,372 MOT tests across 3,962 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
3,917
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
3,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,336
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,090
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 903
parking brake recording little or no effort 875
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 735
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R166 YJU is a 1997 Saab 9000 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 143,219 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,336 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R166 YJU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R166 YJU registered?

R166 YJU is a 1997 Saab 9000, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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