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R636 JGJ

1997 Saab 9000 Cde

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2012
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,239 mi
Last recorded51,239 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cde124,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR636 JGJ
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cde
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2011 51,239 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 50,988 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 50,959 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 50,959 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 50,645 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 49,587 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 49,556 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

exhaust centre pipe is corroded and starting to blow

o/s/r tyre is perished and worn on inner tread

Pass 22 Jan 2008 46,566 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 46,566 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 44,254 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 44,178 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 44,178 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cde?

Based on 12,249 MOT tests across 2,055 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
4,460
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
2,055
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 696
constant velocity joint gaiter split 619
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 615
parking brake recording little or no effort 465
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 437
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R636 JGJ is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cde in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 Cde models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 124,218 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 Cde fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 696 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R636 JGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cde typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9000 Cde is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R636 JGJ registered?

R636 JGJ is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cde, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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