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R189 JDD

1997 Saab 9000 Cs

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,528 mi
Last recorded120,528 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cs124,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR189 JDD
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 120,528 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 120,528 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp switch has a defect

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 120,403 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle, slight corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2017 120,272 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 120,272 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear marked with chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 116,454 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 111,503 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 111,503 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 105,391 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2013 99,119 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 93,193 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 86,937 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 82,008 miles

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

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

gearbox transmission fluid leak at cooler

Pass 26 Oct 2009 75,901 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 75,824 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 68,388 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 61,361 miles

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2006 54,704 miles

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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R189 JDD is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JDD, 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 JDD is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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