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R474 XAV

1997 Saab 9000 Cs

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

166,141 mi
Last recorded166,141 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cs124,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR474 XAV
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2013 166,141 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 166,138 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 157,600 miles

suspension rusty slight play

underside of car rusty

Pass 14 Sep 2011 151,327 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 145,279 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2009 138,070 miles

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

nsr tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 16 Sep 2009 138,070 miles

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)

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

nsr tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Sep 2008 133,087 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 125,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 11 Sep 2007 125,459 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

incorrect tyres fitted to rear of vehicle 195 65 15

Pass 21 Sep 2006 119,256 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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R474 XAV is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R474 XAV, 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 R474 XAV registered?

R474 XAV is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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