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R59 VOO

1997 Saab 9000

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

128,740 mi
Last recorded128,740 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000143,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR59 VOO
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 128,740 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/r , o/s/f and o/s/r tyre worn

Fail 10 Jul 2013 128,566 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre worn

Pass 22 Jun 2012 122,883 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 117,967 miles

Centre Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

both cv gaiters slight cracking

both front b/discs worn and scored , slightly corroded

o/s/r b/disc scored and worn , n/s/r disc worn

Pass 24 Jul 2010 10,620 miles

Centre Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 99,623 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 91,699 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 83,405 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 72,632 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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R59 VOO is a 1997 Saab 9000 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R59 VOO, 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 R59 VOO registered?

R59 VOO is a 1997 Saab 9000, first registered on 13 August 1997.

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