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R920 MGK

1997 Saab 9000 Cde

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,430 mi
Last recorded99,430 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cde124,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR920 MGK
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cde
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 99,430 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 91,436 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 91,436 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 84,478 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 77,963 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 77,962 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 73,259 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 67,085 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 67,079 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 59,601 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 50,176 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cde?

Based on 12,249 MOT tests across 2,055 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
4,460
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
2,055
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 696
constant velocity joint gaiter split 619
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 615
parking brake recording little or no effort 465
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 437
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R920 MGK is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cde in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 Cde models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 124,218 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 Cde fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 696 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R920 MGK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cde typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9000 Cde is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R920 MGK is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cde, first registered on 19 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R920 MGK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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