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R822 RWG

1997 Saab 9000

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

115,426 mi
Last recorded115,426 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000143,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR822 RWG
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 115,426 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 112,722 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear end of chassis leg corroded

corrosion behind both rear wheels

Pass 25 Apr 2019 109,728 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 109,727 miles

Exhaust system insecure middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 106,740 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 104,063 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 104,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 101,487 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 98,993 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 96,097 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 93,271 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 89,482 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 86,505 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 80,873 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 69,066 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 62,612 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000?

Based on 22,372 MOT tests across 3,962 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
3,917
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
3,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,336
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,090
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 903
parking brake recording little or no effort 875
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 735
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R822 RWG is a 1997 Saab 9000 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 143,219 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,336 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R822 RWG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R822 RWG registered?

R822 RWG is a 1997 Saab 9000, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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