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R914 LGH

1997 Saab 9000 Cd

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

109,944 mi
Last recorded109,944 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cd109,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR914 LGH
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cd
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2011 109,944 miles

advise both front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn

advise both front side lamp bulbs deteriorating

advise front and rear anti-roll bar bushes worn

advise front brake discs corroded and lipped

advise power steering rack and pipoes weeping

advise rear brakes starting to judder

advise wiper operation smeary and rubbers starting to split

Fail 13 Jun 2011 109,944 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise boot area full up

advise both front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn

advise both front side lamp bulbs deteriorating

advise front and rear anti-roll bar bushes worn

advise front brake discs corroded and lipped

advise power steering rack and pipoes weeping

advise rear brakes starting to judder

advise wiper operation smeary and rubbers starting to split

Pass 16 Jun 2010 104,642 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 104,642 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 97,390 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 97,390 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 95,008 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 95,005 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 85,965 miles

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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R914 LGH is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cd in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 Cd models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 109,391 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 Cd fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 902 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R914 LGH, 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 29 years old, this Saab 9000 Cd is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R914 LGH registered?

R914 LGH is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cd, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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