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R815 CGJ

1997 Saab 9000 Cse

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,544 mi
Last recorded140,544 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse125,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR815 CGJ
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2011 140,544 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 140,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

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

slight play in both rear anti roll bar d bushes

slight play in steering rack ends

under body corroded in places

windscreen milky across bottom

Pass 31 Aug 2010 135,978 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both rear tyres cracking slightly

noise on engine poss water pump

slight movement in rear anti roll bar d bushes

slight play in offside steering rack end

windscreen going milky at bottom

Fail 27 Aug 2010 135,978 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both rear tyres cracking slightly

noise on engine poss water pump

slight movement in rear anti roll bar d bushes

slight play in offside steering rack end

windscreen going milky at bottom

Pass 21 Aug 2009 129,989 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside front indicator lense cracked

slight play in both rear anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 27 Aug 2008 124,917 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 124,917 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 23 Aug 2007 117,821 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 117,821 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 109,206 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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R815 CGJ is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R815 CGJ, 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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R815 CGJ is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 18 August 1997.

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