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R551 JPE

1997 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,417 mi
Last recorded154,417 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo126,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR551 JPE
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs Turbo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2008 154,417 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 154,417 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 133,380 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 126,891 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2006 126,891 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs Turbo?

Based on 1,472 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
6,749
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 119
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 111
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 110
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 83
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 62
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R551 JPE is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R551 JPE, 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 R551 JPE registered?

R551 JPE is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo, first registered on 12 December 1997.

Is R551 JPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R551 JPE shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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