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R544 JPE

1997 Saab 9000 Cs

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,068 mi
Last recorded96,068 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cs124,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR544 JPE
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2025 96,068 miles

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))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 96,012 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 95,551 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 95,309 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 95,214 miles

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)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 95,214 miles

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)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 95,017 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 95,017 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 94,141 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 92,903 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 92,903 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 91,519 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 91,519 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 89,806 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 88,029 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 85,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 83,522 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 81,196 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 78,775 miles

previous advisorys may apply test no. 172734567138

Fail 13 Jun 2007 78,773 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 76,473 miles

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?

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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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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