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R511 FRW

1997 Saab 9000 Aero

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,932 mi
Last recorded130,932 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Aero134,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR511 FRW
MakeSaab
Model9000 Aero
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2010 130,932 miles

Front brake discs show signs of overheating

Fail 2 Aug 2010 130,909 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s head light aim slightly poor

Pass 17 Jun 2009 127,019 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 124,138 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

steering column lock

Pass 12 Jul 2007 119,763 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 115,538 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Aero?

Based on 954 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
6,159
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45
constant velocity joint gaiter split 44
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 35
parking brake recording little or no effort 35
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R511 FRW is a 1997 Saab 9000 Aero in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 Aero models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 134,625 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 Aero fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 45 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R511 FRW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Aero typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9000 Aero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R511 FRW registered?

R511 FRW is a 1997 Saab 9000 Aero, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R511 FRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R511 FRW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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