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R650 HKN

1997 Saab 9000 Cs

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,928 mi
Last recorded86,928 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cs124,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR650 HKN
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2017 86,928 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front indicator lens missing but doesn't affect the colour

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Aug 2016 78,714 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 77,057 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 74,792 miles

large crack on O/S of windscreen outside of swept area

Pass 7 Jan 2014 73,451 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 70,852 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 67,041 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 63,040 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2011 63,040 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 58,953 miles

front brake pads appear to be getting low

front exhaust flexi joint out skin coming adrift not blowing

Pass 18 Dec 2008 56,007 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 51,634 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 47,419 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 43,889 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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R650 HKN is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R650 HKN, 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 R650 HKN registered?

R650 HKN is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 13 December 1997.

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