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R713 WJW

1997 Saab 9000 Cs

Purple Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,010 mi
Last recorded143,010 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cs124,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR713 WJW
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2011 143,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

oil cap missing side of engine

Fail 29 Mar 2011 143,010 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

oil cap missing side of engine

Pass 16 Mar 2010 140,526 miles

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

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

high level stop light ?

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner tread

Pass 7 Apr 2009 137,591 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 137,586 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2008 131,744 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2007 121,001 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 121,001 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 112,640 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 112,640 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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R713 WJW is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs in Purple with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,064 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R713 WJW, 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 R713 WJW registered?

R713 WJW is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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