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R780 PHH

1997 Saab 9000 Cs

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,513 mi
Last recorded136,513 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cs124,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR780 PHH
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 136,513 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo to front pipe (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small hole (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 124,559 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 124,352 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 122,274 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 122,274 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 119,047 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 119,045 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2013 113,943 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2012 113,499 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2012 113,499 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 112,116 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 110,572 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 110,562 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 109,601 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 108,793 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 102,884 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 94,442 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 94,442 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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R780 PHH is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R780 PHH, 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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R780 PHH is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 2 August 1997.

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