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R949 FAE

1997 Saab 9000 Cd

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

135,748 mi
Last recorded135,748 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cd109,391 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR949 FAE
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cd
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2013 135,748 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wipers starting to break up

Fail 6 Aug 2013 135,748 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wipers starting to break up

Pass 7 Aug 2012 127,845 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Both rear brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside repeater lens cracked

Nearside reverse light not working

Nearside sun visor won't stay in the up position

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 127,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Both rear brake discs slightly worn

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside repeater lens cracked

Nearside reverse light not working

Nearside sun visor won't stay in the up position

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 119,279 miles

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

rear reg plate de-laminating

Fail 28 Jul 2011 119,278 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear reg plate de-laminating

Pass 12 Aug 2010 109,391 miles

Engine oil level on minimum

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear indicators slightly discoloured

Reverse lights inoperative

Fail 2 Aug 2010 109,391 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine oil level on minimum

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear indicators slightly discoloured

Reverse lights inoperative

Pass 6 Aug 2009 98,075 miles

All four tyres cracked and perished

Front tyres have 3mm tread depth

Nearside rear tyre nail in tread

Fail 31 Jul 2009 98,075 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

All four tyres cracked and perished

Front tyres have 3mm tread depth

Nearside rear tyre nail in tread

Pass 25 Jul 2008 88,708 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 88,606 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 86,601 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 81,538 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 81,536 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2005 79,050 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cd?

Based on 14,935 MOT tests across 2,729 vehicles.

65.1%
Pass Rate
4,366
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,729
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 902
constant velocity joint gaiter split 788
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 771
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 525
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 520
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R949 FAE is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cd in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 Cd models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 109,391 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 Cd fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 902 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R949 FAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cd typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9000 Cd is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R949 FAE registered?

R949 FAE is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cd, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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