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R791 YKO

1997 Saab 9000 Cse

Purple Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,856 mi
Last recorded179,856 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse125,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR791 YKO
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2011 179,856 miles

Oil leak

rear discs coroded and worn

Pass 7 Jun 2010 154,779 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 154,345 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Oil leak

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

n/s wiper blade had poor fitment

Pass 3 Jun 2009 134,885 miles

Oil leak

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

front discs worn

Pass 21 May 2008 112,826 miles

power steering pipe has a damp patch

Fail 19 May 2008 112,807 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

power steering pipe has a damp patch

Pass 8 Jun 2007 105,046 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 95,926 miles

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

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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R791 YKO is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Purple with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R791 YKO, 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 R791 YKO registered?

R791 YKO is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R791 YKO safe to buy?

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