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R714 WAN

1997 Saab 9000 Cse

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

121,638 mi
Last recorded121,638 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse125,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR714 WAN
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2011 121,638 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 113,730 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2010 113,711 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

advanced deterioration & perishing to front & rear suspension rubbers & bushes

advanced deterioration & wear to front & rear brake discs

Pass 26 Jun 2009 111,491 miles

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

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

advanced deterioration & corrosion to front & rear brake discs

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Jun 2009 111,491 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

advanced deterioration & corrosion to front & rear brake discs

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 107,770 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Fail 18 Jun 2008 107,770 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 104,257 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Jun 2007 104,257 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 99,788 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Jun 2006 99,788 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cse?

Based on 66,427 MOT tests across 8,456 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
5,407
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
8,456
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,315
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,266
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,254
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,148
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,998
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R714 WAN is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 Cse models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 125,188 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 Cse fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 3,315 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R714 WAN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cse typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9000 Cse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R714 WAN registered?

R714 WAN is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 9 September 1997.

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