MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,364 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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.
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
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
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)
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)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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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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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What year was R931 XNE registered?
R931 XNE is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 27 August 1997.
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