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R774 FBW

1997 Saab 9000 Cse

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,277 mi
Last recorded97,277 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse125,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR774 FBW
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2011 97,277 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 97,277 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 91,669 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight freeplay detectable at steering wheel

Fail 27 Jul 2010 91,694 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

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

N/S/R tyre down to 3.5mm

Oil leak

Rear discs corroding

Pass 27 Jul 2009 86,086 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front registration plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 19 Jul 2008 82,486 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

front brake pads wearing low ( advise replacement )

front number plate in poor condition

hand brake travel

movement in steering rack

near side wiper blade in poor condition

oil leaks

rear anti roll bar bushs perrished ( D bushs )

Fail 19 Jul 2008 82,486 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

front brake pads wearing low ( advise replacement )

front number plate in poor condition

hand brake travel

movement in steering rack

near side wiper blade in poor condition

oil leaks

oil leaks

rear anti roll bar bushs perrished ( D bushs )

Pass 1 Aug 2007 78,774 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 74,282 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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R774 FBW is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R774 FBW, 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 R774 FBW registered?

R774 FBW is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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