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R749 SEF

1997 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,768 mi
Last recorded98,768 miles
Recorded on1 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo126,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR749 SEF
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs Turbo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2009 98,768 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 98,753 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

O/S/R DOOR NOT OPENNING

N/S/F + O/S/F RACK GAITERS TWISTED

Pass 14 May 2008 96,461 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 96,459 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

N/S/F + O/S/F STEERING RACK GAITERS TWISTED

O/S/R DOOR NOT OPENNING

Pass 19 May 2007 93,602 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 93,553 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 91,651 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 91,651 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs Turbo?

Based on 1,472 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
6,749
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 119
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 111
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 110
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 83
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 62
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R749 SEF is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 126,891 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 Turbo fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 119 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R749 SEF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cs Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9000 Cs Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R749 SEF registered?

R749 SEF is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo, first registered on 20 September 1997.

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