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R375 OVJ

1997 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo Auto

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

158,295 mi
Last recorded158,295 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo Auto126,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR375 OVJ
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse Turbo Auto
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2008 158,295 miles

0/s/r snow tyre fitted

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Sep 2008 158,241 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

0/s/r snow tyre fitted

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Aug 2007 151,252 miles

1. Nsr anti roll bar bushes are worn †2. Front inner brake pads are low †3. All four tyres are perished & low on tread †4. Sill covers are fitted †5. Nsf & Osf brake flexi hoses are perished & ferrules are corroded

6. Slight exhaust blow from turbo †7. Some play in rear wishbone bushes †8. Long parking brake travel †9. Windscreen is chipped outside zone a

Fail 22 Aug 2007 151,227 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

1. Nsr anti rollbar bushes are worn †2. Front inner barke pads are low †3. All four tyres are perished & low on tread †4. Sill covers are fitted †5. Nsf & Osf brake flexi hose ferrules are corroded & hoses perished

6. slight exhaust blow from the turbo †7. Some play in rear wishbone bushes †8. Long parking brake travel †9. Windscreen is chipped outside zone a

Pass 3 Jul 2006 142,259 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 142,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 8 May 2006 142,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cse Turbo Auto?

Based on 2,448 MOT tests across 489 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
6,057
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
489
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 164
constant velocity joint gaiter split 162
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 108
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 107
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 93
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R375 OVJ is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo Auto in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 126,510 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 Cse Turbo Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R375 OVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cse Turbo Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9000 Cse Turbo Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R375 OVJ is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo Auto, first registered on 29 October 1997.

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