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R844 AVU

1998 Saab 9000 Cd

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,183 mi
Last recorded149,183 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 9000 Cd90,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR844 AVU
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cd
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2008 149,183 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 137,545 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 137,545 miles

Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 116,364 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cd?

Based on 14,935 MOT tests across 2,729 vehicles.

65.1%
Pass Rate
4,366
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,729
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 902
constant velocity joint gaiter split 788
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 771
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 525
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 520
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R844 AVU is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cd in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9000 Cd models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 90,932 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 Cd fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 902 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R844 AVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cd typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9000 Cd is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R844 AVU registered?

R844 AVU is a 1998 Saab 9000 Cd, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is R844 AVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R844 AVU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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