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R220 UBL

1997 Saab 9000 Cse

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,362 mi
Last recorded118,362 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse125,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR220 UBL
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2012 118,362 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 118,362 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 115,103 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 111,101 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 106,497 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 101,535 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 101,535 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 98,123 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 97,809 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cse?

Based on 66,427 MOT tests across 8,456 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
5,407
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
8,456
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,315
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,266
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,254
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,148
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,998
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R220 UBL is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 Cse models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 125,188 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 Cse fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 3,315 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R220 UBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cse typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9000 Cse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R220 UBL registered?

R220 UBL is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R220 UBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R220 UBL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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