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R951 TLX

1997 Saab 9000 Cse

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,746 mi
Last recorded117,746 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse125,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR951 TLX
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2012 117,746 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Jun 2011 111,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

slight transmission oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2010 106,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

both front wishbone mounts slightly damaged

Pass 5 Jun 2009 100,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear wiper split

Pass 11 Jun 2008 93,919 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front suspension lower arm, pin locating brackets damaged

nearside wiper blade starting to split

Fail 11 Jun 2008 93,919 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front suspension lower arm, pin locating brackets damaged

nearside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 30 Nov 2007 90,194 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 80,294 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2005 76,497 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 76,488 miles

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

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

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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R951 TLX is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R951 TLX, 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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R951 TLX is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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