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R843 EWV

1997 Saab 9000 Cs

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

145,939 mi
Last recorded145,939 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cs124,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR843 EWV
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc
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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 145,939 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' Bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 May 2018 145,936 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' Bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 138,342 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2017 138,342 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 127,226 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outside edges and perished

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 24 Mar 2016 127,226 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre worn on outside edges and perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Apr 2015 124,333 miles

minor blow from rear silencer

nearside ands offside rear tyres worn on outer edges

nearside front indicator damaged

Fail 15 Apr 2015 124,333 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

minor blow from rear silencer

nearside ands offside rear tyres worn on outer edges

nearside front indicator damaged

Pass 9 Apr 2014 122,563 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s washer just ok

tyre pressures low

Fail 9 Apr 2014 122,563 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s washer just ok

tyre pressures low

Pass 10 Apr 2013 119,985 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 119,985 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 116,970 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 116,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 115,205 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 115,205 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 111,906 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 111,906 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 108,737 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 108,735 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Fail 24 Apr 2008 105,301 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 105,301 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 102,042 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 97,201 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 97,196 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

ADVISE CENTER STOP LIGHT TWO BULBS OUT

ADVISE WASHER BOTTLE LEAKS

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

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs?

Based on 33,282 MOT tests across 5,124 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
4,999
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
5,124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,064
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,005
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,704
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,210
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,122
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R843 EWV is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 Cs models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 124,588 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 Cs fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,064 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R843 EWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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R843 EWV is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 21 November 1997.

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