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R455 DVT

1997 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

186,408 mi
Last recorded186,408 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo123,827 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR455 DVT
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse Turbo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2009 186,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 186,408 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 181,245 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 181,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2006 171,423 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 171,423 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cse Turbo?

Based on 4,082 MOT tests across 802 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
6,553
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
802
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 287
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 274
constant velocity joint gaiter split 240
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 185
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 157
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R455 DVT is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 123,827 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 Cse Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 287 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R455 DVT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cse Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9000 Cse Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R455 DVT registered?

R455 DVT is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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