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R946 EGJ

1997 Saab 9000 Cse

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

90,188 mi
Last recorded90,188 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse125,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR946 EGJ
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 90,188 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 87,061 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 86,083 miles

N/S/F TYRE AND O/S/F TYRES WEARING ON THE OUTER EDGES .....AND 3MM DEPTHS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 86,082 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both ront tyres wearing on the outer edge and just 3mm

Pass 24 Nov 2015 80,407 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake effort getting low

pin in the n/s/r tyre

Pass 3 Dec 2014 75,807 miles

n/s/f shock weak

Fail 1 Dec 2014 75,807 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f shock weak

Pass 19 Nov 2013 72,164 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 69,653 miles

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

Nearside 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 11 Nov 2011 66,478 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 63,069 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 57,368 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 55,255 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 55,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front brake discs scored and lipped

front brake pads 75% worn approx

offside front bumper loose

offside front driveshaft gaiter perished and cracking

Pass 8 Oct 2007 54,159 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 53,085 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 53,048 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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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R946 EGJ is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R946 EGJ, 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 R946 EGJ registered?

R946 EGJ is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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