MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
204,151 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
n/s door mirror glass brocken
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs Turbo?
Based on 1,472 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R531 FSC is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1997 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 126,891 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Saab 9000 Cs Turbo fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 119 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R531 FSC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 9000 Cs Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9000 Cs Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R531 FSC registered?
R531 FSC is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R531 FSC safe to buy?
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