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R709 PEF

1997 Saab 9000 Cs

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

168,147 mi
Last recorded168,147 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cs124,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR709 PEF
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 168,147 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 164,733 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 159,150 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 156,264 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 151,623 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 149,109 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 148,235 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 148,235 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 141,315 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 141,266 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 136,446 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 136,446 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 121,097 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 107,384 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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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R709 PEF is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R709 PEF, 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 R709 PEF registered?

R709 PEF is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R709 PEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R709 PEF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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