MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,706 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
REAR NO PLATE STARTING TO DISCOLOUR
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
REAR NO PLATE STARTING TO DISCOLOUR
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
HIGH VISUAL BRAKE LAMPS, 2 NOT WORKING ?
NEAR SIDE REAR INNER TAIL LAMP NOT WORKING
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs?
Based on 33,282 MOT tests across 5,124 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R189 CMA is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 R189 CMA, 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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R189 CMA is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 29 August 1997.
Is R189 CMA safe to buy?
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