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R714 SWG

1998 Saab 9000 Cs

White Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,954 mi
Last recorded158,954 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2006
Typical for 1998 Saab 9000 Cs122,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR714 SWG
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2006 158,954 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 158,954 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 154,279 miles

Inner Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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R714 SWG is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cs in White with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R714 SWG, 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.

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How do I check the history of R714 SWG?

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What year was R714 SWG registered?

R714 SWG is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 22 April 1998.

Is R714 SWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R714 SWG shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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