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R588 FSC

1997 Saab 9000

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

165,249 mi
Last recorded165,249 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000143,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR588 FSC
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 165,249 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 165,170 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 164,461 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 163,741 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 163,580 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 162,314 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 159,621 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 157,673 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

plastic covers on sills

Fail 18 Sep 2013 157,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

plastic covers on sills

Pass 20 Jul 2012 152,053 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 151,980 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cannot see base of rear coil springs

fuel filler pipe clips corroded

plastic covers on sills

rear exhaust rubber split

srs light on

surface corrosion at jacking points

Pass 29 Jul 2011 146,667 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

sills fitted with plastic covers

Pass 7 Aug 2010 139,781 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 135,051 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 134,980 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

unable to fully check brake pipes due to fuel tank

Pass 8 Aug 2008 129,475 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 120,514 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 110,421 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000?

Based on 22,372 MOT tests across 3,962 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
3,917
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
3,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,336
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,090
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 903
parking brake recording little or no effort 875
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 735
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R588 FSC is a 1997 Saab 9000 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 143,219 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,336 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R588 FSC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R588 FSC registered?

R588 FSC is a 1997 Saab 9000, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R588 FSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R588 FSC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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