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R454 LLJ

1997 Saab 9000 Cde

Purple Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,901 mi
Last recorded142,901 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cde124,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR454 LLJ
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cde
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2009 142,901 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 137,785 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 137,785 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 133,368 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 133,368 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 125,559 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cde?

Based on 12,249 MOT tests across 2,055 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
4,460
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
2,055
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 696
constant velocity joint gaiter split 619
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 615
parking brake recording little or no effort 465
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 437
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R454 LLJ is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cde in Purple with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 Cde models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 124,218 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 Cde fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 696 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R454 LLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cde typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9000 Cde is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R454 LLJ registered?

R454 LLJ is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cde, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is R454 LLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R454 LLJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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