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R317 XAV

1997 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

198,617 mi
Last recorded198,617 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo123,827 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR317 XAV
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse Turbo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2013 198,617 miles

drivers headlamp damaged , advise replacement .......

rear anti roll bar saddle bushes worn ...

Pass 15 Aug 2012 186,944 miles

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

high level brake light poor

various chips in windscreen

Fail 14 Aug 2012 186,925 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

high level brake light poor

various chips in windscreen

Pass 2 Dec 2010 168,145 miles

nearside door mirror broken

offside rear antiroll bar saddle bush worn

srs light on

Pass 23 Dec 2009 157,481 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 144,407 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hand brake has travel but not excesive

Pass 14 Dec 2007 136,697 miles

centre exhaust corroded & leaking at join with rear.....

long hand brake lever travel...

n/s & o/s outer c/v gaiters perishing.....

o/s/f tyre worn outside edge.....

Pass 2 Jan 2007 128,010 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 128,010 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 117,030 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 117,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cse Turbo?

Based on 4,082 MOT tests across 802 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
6,553
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
802
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 287
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 274
constant velocity joint gaiter split 240
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 185
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 157
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R317 XAV is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 123,827 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 Cse Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 287 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R317 XAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cse Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9000 Cse Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R317 XAV registered?

R317 XAV is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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