MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,677 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cse?
Based on 66,427 MOT tests across 8,456 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R917 MSN is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1997 Saab 9000 Cse models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 125,188 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 Cse fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 3,315 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R917 MSN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 9000 Cse typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9000 Cse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R917 MSN registered?
R917 MSN is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 29 August 1997.
Is R917 MSN safe to buy?
The MOT history for R917 MSN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R917 MSN have outstanding finance?
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