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R270 TGF

1997 Saab 9000 Cd

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

200,760 mi
Last recorded200,760 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cd109,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR270 TGF
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cd
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2012 200,760 miles

Corrosion on o/s/f wing

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 197,176 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 197,152 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 190,587 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 190,587 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 179,442 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Top engine brace bush splitting

n/s/r handbrake cable securing retainer split

Fail 2 Nov 2009 179,442 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Top engine brace bush splitting

n/s/r handbrake cable securing retainer split

o/s/f wiperblade slightly split

Pass 3 Nov 2008 165,123 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 165,117 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

slight oil leak..front brake discs wearing low..rear brake pads appear too be wearing low..light chaff on o/s/f flexi brake hose....

Pass 1 Nov 2007 150,750 miles

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

front reg plate deteriorated

n/s/r tyre worn @ outer edge.

Pass 12 Oct 2006 130,632 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 112,967 miles

1). rear brake pads worn low, only just acceptable. recommend re p †lacement pads be fitted soon as possable. † †2). front tyres worn unevenly @ inner & outer edges. †30. N/S/R TYRE HAS DEGRADATION AND A NAIL PRESENT.

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cd?

Based on 14,935 MOT tests across 2,729 vehicles.

65.1%
Pass Rate
4,366
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,729
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 902
constant velocity joint gaiter split 788
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 771
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 525
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 520
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R270 TGF is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cd in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 Cd models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 109,391 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 Cd fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 902 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R270 TGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cd typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9000 Cd is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R270 TGF is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cd, first registered on 23 September 1997.

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