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R381 YJA

1997 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,916 mi
Last recorded101,916 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo123,827 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR381 YJA
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse Turbo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2010 101,916 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

chip on windscreen

covers on sills unable to check properly

slight leak on steering rack

slight play rear anti-roll bar d-ring bushes

slight scratching on windscreen

surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components

umber plate lamps dull

Pass 7 May 2009 79,224 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight corrosion various parts of underbody and components

slight wear all discs

sligt wear all brake pads

steel wheel fitted to rear n/s

Pass 26 Apr 2008 69,342 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 54,884 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 54,872 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 51,359 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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R381 YJA is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R381 YJA, 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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R381 YJA is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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