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R273 MFX

1998 Saab 9000 Cs

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,000 mi
Last recorded136,000 miles
Recorded on18 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 9000 Cs122,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR273 MFX
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2011 136,000 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 136,000 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 128,929 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

centre box internals rattling

Fail 16 Apr 2010 128,927 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

centre box internals rattling

Pass 20 Mar 2009 118,523 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 118,523 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 117,046 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 114,137 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 111,517 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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R273 MFX is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cs in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9000 Cs models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 122,644 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 R273 MFX, 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 28 years old, this Saab 9000 Cs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R273 MFX registered?

R273 MFX is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 28 January 1998.

Is R273 MFX safe to buy?

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