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R951 XNE

1997 Saab 9000 Cd

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

166,245 mi
Last recorded166,245 miles
Recorded on4 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cd109,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR951 XNE
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cd
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2010 166,245 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2010 166,245 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 157,877 miles

offside drivers door mirror cracked

Fail 30 Apr 2009 157,873 miles

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

offside drivers door mirror cracked

Pass 1 May 2008 150,121 miles

Both front tyres wearing close to minimum on inner edges.

Cracked front number plate.

Exhaust paste at rear of centre silencer.

O/S rear lamp lens dirty but functioning o/k.

Pass 1 May 2007 142,656 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 142,656 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2006 132,783 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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R951 XNE is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cd in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R951 XNE, 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 R951 XNE registered?

R951 XNE is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cd, first registered on 21 August 1997.

Is R951 XNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R951 XNE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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