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R470 NGM

1997 Saab 9000 Cde

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,348 mi
Last recorded88,348 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cde124,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR470 NGM
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cde
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 88,348 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 88,311 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 88,283 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc worn/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 83,228 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 83,228 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 82,319 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 82,315 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault SRS light on dash. (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 80,909 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 80,896 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 80,896 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 80,874 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 80,874 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 80,834 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Fail 17 Sep 2019 80,834 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 80,824 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 80,820 miles

Fuel pipe insecure fuel tank filler pipe clip corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 80,766 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 80,020 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 80,020 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 77,787 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 76,306 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 76,305 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 74,973 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 70,784 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate is cracked but is readable

Pass 21 Dec 2011 69,547 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 68,870 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 68,870 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 67,819 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2009 67,821 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 66,214 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2008 66,214 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 65,280 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 65,280 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 64,112 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2005 63,386 miles

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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R470 NGM is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cde in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R470 NGM, 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 R470 NGM registered?

R470 NGM is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cde, first registered on 17 September 1997.

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