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R650 VYC

1998 Saab 9000 Cs

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

164,557 mi
Last recorded164,557 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 9000 Cs122,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR650 VYC
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2010 164,557 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 148,381 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 134,546 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 134,546 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 117,985 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 102,458 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 80,259 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 VYC is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cs in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9000 Cs models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 122,644 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 VYC, 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 28 years old, this Saab 9000 Cs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R650 VYC?

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What year was R650 VYC registered?

R650 VYC is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 10 January 1998.

Is R650 VYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R650 VYC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R650 VYC have outstanding finance?

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