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R173 EFB

1998 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,082 mi
Last recorded66,082 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2006
Typical for 1998 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo123,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR173 EFB
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse Turbo
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2006 66,082 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 66,082 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cse Turbo?

Based on 4,082 MOT tests across 802 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
6,553
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
802
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 287
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 274
constant velocity joint gaiter split 240
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 185
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 157
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R173 EFB is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 123,930 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 Cse Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 287 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R173 EFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cse Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9000 Cse Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R173 EFB registered?

R173 EFB is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo, first registered on 24 January 1998.

Is R173 EFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R173 EFB shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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