MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,068 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced All 4 jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' and n/s (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and o/s/r pipe part of ferrules corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and o/s/r corrosion 30cm within upper rear tie rod body mounting brackets (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside and o/s outer sill covers fitted
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced front wishbone mount alumium deteriorating (2.4.G.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right unable to adjust headlamp reflector insecure inside headlamp (1.8)
Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' and n/s (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and o/s/r pipe part of ferrules corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and o/s/r corrosion 30cm within upper rear tie rod body mounting brackets (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside and o/s outer sill covers fitted
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced front wishbone mount alumium deteriorating (2.4.G.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
metal pipes corroding
slight wear suspension bush
some corrosion forming on and near prescribed areas
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
metal pipes corroding
slight wear suspension bush
some corrosion forming on and near prescribed areas
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
metal pioes corrosion forming includes brake pipes
slight rust forming underside on and near prescribed areas
suspension components corroding
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
metal pioes corrosion forming includes brake pipes
slight rust forming underside on and near prescribed areas
suspension components corroding
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
previous advisorys may apply test no. 172734567138
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs?
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R544 JPE is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 R544 JPE, 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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R544 JPE is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 23 October 1997.
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