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R854 LGH

1997 Saab 9000 Cs

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

132,094 mi
Last recorded132,094 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cs124,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR854 LGH
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 132,094 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 132,094 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 120,821 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 120,809 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

both headlamps damp inside

Pass 4 Jul 2014 119,609 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 112,864 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 112,643 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 111,511 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 108,625 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 106,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 106,417 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 106,417 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 99,822 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 91,494 miles

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

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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R854 LGH is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R854 LGH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R854 LGH registered?

R854 LGH is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 25 September 1997.

Is R854 LGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R854 LGH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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