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R315 PCJ

1997 Saab 9000 Cs

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

190,871 mi
Last recorded190,871 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cs124,588 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR315 PCJ
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2011 190,871 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 190,871 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 184,614 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2010 184,607 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2009 177,045 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Dec 2009 177,045 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 169,952 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 153,524 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 141,644 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 127,678 miles

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

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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R315 PCJ is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 R315 PCJ, 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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R315 PCJ is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 29 September 1997.

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