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R762 CGJ

1997 Saab 9000 Cse

Purple Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

173,270 mi
Last recorded173,270 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2018
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse125,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR762 CGJ
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2018 173,270 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 163,474 miles

Front Tyres worn on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear perished

Fail 12 Dec 2017 163,391 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyres worn on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear perished

Pass 13 Dec 2016 149,830 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre casing perished

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% centre (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 149,799 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre casing perished

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% centre (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 112,920 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 112,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

May need rear calipers if hoses do not come out.

Fail 5 Aug 2014 106,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 98,810 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 92,360 miles

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

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

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

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

air bag fault warning light on

Fail 30 Jul 2012 92,360 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

air bag fault warning light on

Fail 1 Aug 2011 84,171 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front brake discs worn

nearside front wheel arch corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2011 84,171 miles

both front brake discs worn

nearside front wheel arch corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2010 78,962 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 75,104 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 71,933 miles

inner edge of offside front tyre devoid of tread

Fail 22 Jul 2008 71,933 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

inner edge of offside front tyre devoid of tread

Pass 30 Jul 2007 67,149 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 67,149 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 62,382 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 58,562 miles

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

offside front tyre perishing 195/65 vr 15

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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R762 CGJ is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Purple with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R762 CGJ, 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 R762 CGJ registered?

R762 CGJ is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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