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R536 SJB

1997 Saab 9000 Cs

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,106 mi
Last recorded139,106 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cs124,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR536 SJB
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2009 139,106 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 138,953 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 128,477 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 118,491 miles

both front tyres wearing on outter edges.

Fail 6 Dec 2007 118,491 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres wearing on outter edges.

Pass 2 Dec 2006 104,449 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front brake discs worn

imbalance on front brakes 18%

rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes worn

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 26 Nov 2005 88,971 miles

long handbrake travel

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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R536 SJB is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R536 SJB, 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 R536 SJB registered?

R536 SJB is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 13 December 1997.

Is R536 SJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R536 SJB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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