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R593 XKK

1997 Saab 9000 Cs

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,983 mi
Last recorded96,983 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cs124,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR593 XKK
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 96,983 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 96,983 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 90,547 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2011 90,437 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 84,393 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 77,090 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 72,011 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 66,110 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 60,603 miles

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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R593 XKK is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R593 XKK, 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 R593 XKK registered?

R593 XKK is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R593 XKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R593 XKK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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