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R678 WAN

1997 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

153,100 mi
Last recorded153,100 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo126,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR678 WAN
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs Turbo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2009 153,100 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 153,100 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Feb 2009 152,977 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/rear lens cracked

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2008 147,632 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 137,373 miles

All "4" shock absorbers showing reduced damping effort

Both front and both rear brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Both front brake discs rusted on friction surface edges

Both headlamp lenses damaged

Exhaust back box very rusty

Front brakes pulsating

Front windscreen damaged within swept area

Rear number plate degrading

Fail 31 Jan 2007 137,373 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both front and both rear brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Both front brake discs rusted on friction surface edges

Both headlamp lenses damaged

Exhaust back box very rusty

Front brakes pulsating

Front windscreen damagerd within swept area

Rear number plate degrading

Fail 3 Jan 2007 137,341 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 120,535 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs Turbo?

Based on 1,472 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
6,749
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 119
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 111
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 110
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 83
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 62
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R678 WAN is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 126,891 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 Cs Turbo fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 119 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R678 WAN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cs Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9000 Cs Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R678 WAN is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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