MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
203,750 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs?
Based on 33,282 MOT tests across 5,124 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R401 AEW is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R401 AEW, 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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What year was R401 AEW registered?
R401 AEW is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 20 October 1997.
Is R401 AEW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R401 AEW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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