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R730 JPC

1997 Saab 9000 Cse

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

235,166 mi
Last recorded235,166 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse125,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR730 JPC
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 235,166 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

high level stop lamp not working

off side head lamp glass damaged

Fail 24 Aug 2017 234,960 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex section (7.1.2)

Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working fault related to parking lamp (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

high level stop lamp not working

off side head lamp glass damaged

Pass 30 Aug 2016 223,270 miles

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

Front exhaust flexy in poor condition

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front headlamp glass cracked

high level brake light not working

Fail 30 Aug 2016 223,260 miles

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

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

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

Front exhaust flexy in poor condition

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/r15 91h (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front headlamp glass cracked

high level brake light not working

Pass 27 Aug 2015 209,136 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Aug 2015 209,136 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

both main brake pipes corroded and run above the fuel tank

o/s/f washer jet poor

Pass 1 Sep 2014 194,920 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 181,941 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 169,997 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 161,591 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2011 161,590 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2010 151,382 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 151,382 miles

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 140,807 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 138,777 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 126,915 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2006 113,815 miles

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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R730 JPC is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R730 JPC, 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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R730 JPC is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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