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R940 TKJ

1997 Saab 9000 Cde

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

98,122 mi
Last recorded98,122 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cde124,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR940 TKJ
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cde
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 98,122 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floors/jacking points/underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 95,755 miles

ALL STEER/SUSP CORRODED

JACK POINTS CORRODED

REAR NUMBER PLATE POOR

Pass 21 Nov 2019 93,794 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Nov 2019

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 91,133 miles

all suspension corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2017 87,436 miles

ALL STEERING AND SUSPENSION CORRODED/WEAK

BOTH HEADLAMPS POOR

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE AND BACKBOX CORRODED (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly POOR (3.7.B.6b)

PARKING BRAKE JUST MET REQUIREMENTS

SLIGHT PLAY REAR D BUSHES

Pass 28 Nov 2016 84,226 miles

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

all steer/susp slight wear

n/s poor handbrake

Pass 25 Nov 2015 78,937 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 75,516 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear no plate,edge wear n/s/rear tyre,oil leaks

Pass 25 Nov 2013 72,869 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 69,245 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

handbrake travel

Fail 26 Nov 2012 69,245 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

handbrake travel

Pass 10 Oct 2011 65,717 miles

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

front brake discs poor

Fail 10 Oct 2011 65,717 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front brake discs poor

Pass 18 Oct 2010 62,620 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 62,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

exhaust poor condition frontpipe

n/s/f c.v boot cracked

Pass 12 Jun 2009 57,731 miles

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

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

sidewall damage o/s/rear tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2008 53,783 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 53,783 miles

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

exhaust front pipe slightly loose

offside rear tyre s/wall cracks

Pass 1 Jun 2007 49,934 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 49,927 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/rear tyre sidewall damage

Pass 29 Mar 2006 46,413 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 46,413 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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R940 TKJ is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cde in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 R940 TKJ, 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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R940 TKJ is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cde, first registered on 16 August 1997.

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