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R745 MSN

1997 Saab 9000 Cse

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

150,494 mi
Last recorded150,494 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse125,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR745 MSN
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 150,494 miles

Exhaust tailpipe missing

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edges

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 150,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust tailpipe missing

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edges

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 146,397 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 141,784 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 135,817 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 131,145 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 131,060 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 127,105 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 121,609 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 116,875 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 110,587 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Oct 2008 103,773 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Oct 2008 103,773 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 96,224 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 96,214 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 87,842 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2005 77,776 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)

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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R745 MSN is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 R745 MSN, 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 R745 MSN registered?

R745 MSN is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 28 October 1997.

Is R745 MSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R745 MSN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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