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R480 NCF

1997 Saab 9000 Cd

Purple Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,920 mi
Last recorded112,920 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cd109,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR480 NCF
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cd
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 112,920 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 112,082 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2024 111,185 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 110,139 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 109,086 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre support rubber broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 108,074 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 108,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 106,817 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

center exhaust rubber deteriorated

Fail 13 Jul 2020 106,815 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

center exhaust rubber deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2019 106,003 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 104,678 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 103,506 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

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

oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2016 102,480 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated on outer sidewall

oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2016 102,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated on outer sidewall

oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2015 101,403 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2015 101,403 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2014 99,511 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 99,511 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 97,923 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 96,393 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 94,259 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 92,861 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 92,858 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 89,807 miles

FRONT REG PLATE STARTING TO DELAMINATE

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 87,967 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 85,771 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 83,774 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 82,461 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cd?

Based on 14,935 MOT tests across 2,729 vehicles.

65.1%
Pass Rate
4,366
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,729
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 902
constant velocity joint gaiter split 788
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 771
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 525
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 520
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R480 NCF is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cd in Purple with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 Cd models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 109,391 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 Cd fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 902 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R480 NCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cd typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9000 Cd is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R480 NCF registered?

R480 NCF is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cd, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R480 NCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R480 NCF shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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