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R836 EWV

1997 Saab 9000 Cde

White Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

154,697 mi
Last recorded154,697 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cde124,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR836 EWV
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cde
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 154,697 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 153,248 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 150,128 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 148,125 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 146,073 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 141,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 139,224 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 139,223 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 136,762 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 135,529 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 134,319 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 132,523 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 130,340 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 127,977 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 127,966 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 126,713 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 125,238 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 123,552 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 117,273 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 107,410 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 94,301 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cde?

Based on 12,249 MOT tests across 2,055 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
4,460
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
2,055
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 696
constant velocity joint gaiter split 619
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 615
parking brake recording little or no effort 465
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 437
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R836 EWV is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cde in White with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 Cde models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 124,218 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 Cde fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 696 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R836 EWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R836 EWV registered?

R836 EWV is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cde, first registered on 26 September 1997.

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