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R282 DNW

1997 Saab 9000

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

200,133 mi
Last recorded200,133 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000143,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR282 DNW
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2009 200,133 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 200,133 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 187,791 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 175,852 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2007 175,618 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2006 163,687 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 163,687 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Ehaust is blowing slightly

Engine oil leak

both front outer c.v boots are starting to crack

Pass 17 Nov 2005 155,257 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the Saab 9000?

Based on 22,372 MOT tests across 3,962 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
3,917
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
3,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,336
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,090
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 903
parking brake recording little or no effort 875
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 735
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R282 DNW is a 1997 Saab 9000 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 143,219 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,336 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R282 DNW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R282 DNW registered?

R282 DNW is a 1997 Saab 9000, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R282 DNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R282 DNW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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