MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,370 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cse Turbo?
Based on 4,082 MOT tests across 802 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R214 DDS is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1997 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 123,827 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 R214 DDS, 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 29 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 R214 DDS registered?
R214 DDS is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo, first registered on 17 October 1997.
Is R214 DDS safe to buy?
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