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R675 ETL

1997 Saab 9000 Cd

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

99,553 mi
Last recorded99,553 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cd109,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR675 ETL
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cd
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 99,553 miles

Oil leak

various brake pipes greased

Pass 13 Jun 2012 94,362 miles

Rear exhaust silencer support rubbers perished

Slight blow from front exhaust repair

Pass 9 Jun 2011 89,554 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 89,554 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 82,263 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 82,226 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 May 2009 78,289 miles

handbrake lever travel close to limit

Fail 20 May 2009 78,289 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

handbrake lever travel close to limit

Pass 6 Jun 2008 70,974 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2008 70,928 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 65,514 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 60,359 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

front to rear steel brake pipes have slight corrosion present

Fail 14 Jun 2006 60,359 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

front to rear steel brake pipes have slight corrosion present

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cd?

Based on 14,935 MOT tests across 2,729 vehicles.

65.1%
Pass Rate
4,366
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,729
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 902
constant velocity joint gaiter split 788
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 771
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 525
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 520
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R675 ETL is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cd in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 Cd models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 109,391 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 Cd fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 902 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R675 ETL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cd typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9000 Cd is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R675 ETL registered?

R675 ETL is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cd, first registered on 31 August 1997.

Is R675 ETL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R675 ETL shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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