MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,935 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Centre section exhaust mount poor condition
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs I?
Based on 1,191 MOT tests across 295 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R856 GKX is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs I in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1997 Saab 9000 Cs I models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 119,469 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Saab 9000 Cs I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 109 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R856 GKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 9000 Cs I typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9000 Cs I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R856 GKX registered?
R856 GKX is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs I, first registered on 31 October 1997.
Is R856 GKX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R856 GKX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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