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R431 ACR

1997 Saab 9000 Cs

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

174,629 mi
Last recorded174,629 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cs124,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR431 ACR
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 174,629 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 171,429 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 171,424 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 166,993 miles

Oil Leak

Pass 20 Aug 2014 156,098 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

OSF head lamp has poor beam pattern

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 156,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OSF head lamp has poor beam pattern

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2013 147,949 miles

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

Oil leak

head light aims dull

wipers smeary

Pass 18 Sep 2012 140,463 miles

Corrosion on metal oil pipes

Oil leak

Slight corrosion on jacking point

Fail 18 Sep 2012 140,463 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Corrosion on metal oil pipes

Oil leak

Slight corrosion on jacking point

Pass 27 Oct 2010 139,828 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 131,918 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 122,542 miles

front brake pads very worn,exhaust blow at rear

Pass 27 Oct 2007 111,692 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

over sills fitted

power steering rack small play and damp

Pass 3 Nov 2006 105,255 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 105,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

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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R431 ACR is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R431 ACR, 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 R431 ACR registered?

R431 ACR is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 19 November 1997.

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