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R401 AEW

1997 Saab 9000 Cs

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

203,750 mi
Last recorded203,750 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cs124,588 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR401 AEW
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2010 203,750 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 192,172 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 192,172 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 183,832 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Apr 2008 183,830 miles

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)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 163,681 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2006 163,681 miles

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.

64.6%
Pass Rate
4,999
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
5,124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,064
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,005
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,704
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,210
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,122
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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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