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R948 FAE

1997 Saab 9000 Cs

Red Lpg 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,150 mi
Last recorded99,150 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cs124,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR948 FAE
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 12 Jul 2008 99,150 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 87,230 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 68,856 miles

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs?

Based on 33,282 MOT tests across 5,124 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
4,999
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
5,124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,064
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,005
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,704
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,210
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,122
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R948 FAE is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs in Red with a 1,985cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 Cs models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 124,588 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 Cs fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,064 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R948 FAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R948 FAE registered?

R948 FAE is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R948 FAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R948 FAE shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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