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R365 XAV

1997 Saab 9000 Cde

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,483 mi
Last recorded101,483 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cde124,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR365 XAV
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cde
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 101,483 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

advise various stone chips front screen.

Fail 2 Jul 2014 101,483 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

advise handbrake travel high.

advise various stone chips front screen.

Pass 18 Jun 2013 100,930 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 100,930 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 100,210 miles

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

O/S/R tyre sidewall cracked

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 99,417 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 97,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 97,338 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 94,113 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 270 miles

n/s/r tyre are perished

o/s/r tyre are perished

Pass 16 Jun 2008 93,375 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 92,613 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 91,770 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cde?

Based on 12,249 MOT tests across 2,055 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
4,460
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
2,055
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 696
constant velocity joint gaiter split 619
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 615
parking brake recording little or no effort 465
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 437
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R365 XAV is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cde in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 Cde models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 124,218 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 Cde fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 696 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R365 XAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cde typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9000 Cde is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R365 XAV registered?

R365 XAV is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cde, first registered on 30 August 1997.

Is R365 XAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R365 XAV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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