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R931 XNE

1997 Saab 9000 Cse

Blue Lpg 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

188,364 mi
Last recorded188,364 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse125,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR931 XNE
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2014 188,364 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 182,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust mounts deteriorated

slight corrision on jacking points

Pass 16 Feb 2012 173,873 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 173,755 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine warning light on dash.

nearside front tyre 2mm.

offside front door handle stiff to operate.

offside front tyre just 1.6mm only.

Pass 30 Dec 2010 165,947 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front wiper blades split slightly but clear windscreen ok

n/s/f oter driveshaft gaitor has grease on clip but not split

nearside rear tyre slightly deflated

Pass 19 Jan 2010 159,501 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 159,475 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 151,730 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 146,826 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 146,757 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 141,398 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 141,349 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2006 134,857 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cse?

Based on 66,427 MOT tests across 8,456 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
5,407
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
8,456
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,315
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,266
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,254
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,148
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,998
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R931 XNE is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Blue with a 1,985cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R931 XNE, 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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R931 XNE is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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