MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,383 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
engine oil leaks
exhaust corroded
handbrake travel high
o/s/f outer cv gaitor badly age cracking
rear number plate water damaged
stone chips in windscreen
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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R448 YOF is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cs in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1998 Saab 9000 Cs models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 122,644 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 R448 YOF, 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 28 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 R448 YOF registered?
R448 YOF is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 11 February 1998.
Is R448 YOF safe to buy?
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