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R79 YBD

1997 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,376 mi
Last recorded120,376 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2007
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto121,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR79 YBD
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs Turbo Auto
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2007 120,376 miles

steering wheel has slight free play unable to see u/j joints due to covers

Fail 5 Sep 2007 120,376 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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 Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 29 Aug 2006 109,889 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 102,737 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto?

Based on 1,048 MOT tests across 243 vehicles.

63.3%
Pass Rate
5,976
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
243
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 98
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 88
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 71
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 59
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 48
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R79 YBD is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 121,254 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 98 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R79 YBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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R79 YBD is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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