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R281 EBD

1997 Saab 9000 Cs

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

248,636 mi
Last recorded248,636 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cs124,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR281 EBD
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2018 248,636 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis legs/ inner arches (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner quarter panels both sides (2.4.A.3)

Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 245,142 miles

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

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

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

Upper brake light not working fully

Fail 21 Apr 2017 245,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Upper brake light not working fully

Pass 21 Apr 2016 242,419 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 242,419 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 237,729 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 237,709 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 233,054 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 232,868 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bonnet pull very stiff , only just came open

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front wing corroded

rear exhaust rubber missing

Pass 5 Apr 2013 227,777 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 227,772 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 222,918 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 222,918 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 217,529 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2010 217,521 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 213,679 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 213,679 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 6 Oct 2009 213,414 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

high level brake light incomplete

Pass 16 Oct 2008 205,792 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 205,792 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 191,974 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 179,091 miles

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

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

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

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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R281 EBD is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R281 EBD, 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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R281 EBD is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 29 October 1997.

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