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R775 RSO

1997 Saab 9000 Cs

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

221,515 mi
Last recorded221,515 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cs124,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR775 RSO
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 221,515 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 221,515 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 214,409 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 206,764 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 200,153 miles

Nearside Front Outer WHEEL ARCH IS CORRODED

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear EXHAUST RUBBER MOUNTINGS ARE PERISHED

Fail 10 Oct 2022 200,153 miles

Nearside Front Outer WHEEL ARCH IS CORRODED

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear EXHAUST RUBBER MOUNTINGS ARE PERISHED

Pass 27 Oct 2021 194,087 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 194,087 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 189,548 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 189,548 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 179,145 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 168,931 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 157,469 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 148,330 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 138,727 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 137,347 miles

signs of coolant leak

un able to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2012 136,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

not able to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers

windscreen chipped on o/s

Pass 1 Feb 2012 136,595 miles

not able to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers

windscreen chipped on o/s

Pass 17 Jan 2011 135,179 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak n/s/f corner of engine

unable to fully inspect outer covers due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2009 132,081 miles

n/s outer c/v gaiter cracking

not able to inspect sills due to plastic covers fitted

scerw in n/s front tyre not repairable

slight deterioration to rear number plate

windscreen chipped o/s

Pass 14 Nov 2008 130,783 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 128,757 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 125,386 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 120,241 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge.

nails on both front tyres.

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs?

Based on 33,282 MOT tests across 5,124 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
4,999
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
5,124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,064
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,005
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,704
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,210
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,122
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R775 RSO is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 Cs models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 124,588 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 Cs fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,064 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R775 RSO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cs typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9000 Cs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R775 RSO registered?

R775 RSO is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 26 August 1997.

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