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R186 XPU

1997 Saab 9000 Cs

Black Lpg 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

150,530 mi
Last recorded150,530 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cs124,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR186 XPU
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 150,530 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 148,729 miles

srs light illuminated

Fail 4 Apr 2012 148,729 miles

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

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

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

srs light illuminated

Pass 7 Apr 2011 144,868 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 144,857 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 144,798 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 141,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2010 141,314 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 139,245 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 137,667 miles

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

advise replacing offside mirror lens

lock on steering colomun requires attention

Pass 14 Feb 2007 134,664 miles

see advisories on original test results

vehicle emisssions tested on gas

Fail 14 Feb 2007 134,664 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

handbrake efficiency close to the limit advise re-adustment

offside mirror slightly damaged

Pass 10 Feb 2006 132,851 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 Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs?

Based on 33,282 MOT tests across 5,124 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
4,999
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
5,124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,064
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,005
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,704
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,210
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,122
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R186 XPU is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs in Black with a 2,290cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R186 XPU, 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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What year was R186 XPU registered?

R186 XPU is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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