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R968 CGH

1997 Saab 9000 Cse

Purple Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,203 mi
Last recorded91,203 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse125,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR968 CGH
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2011 91,203 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 91,203 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

engine oil leaks

nearside sun visor loose

Pass 1 Sep 2010 85,337 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 79,556 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 79,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

bonnet struts weak

brake servo sticky

front brake discs inner surfaces corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f headlamp beam patterns poor

o/s/f tyre worn 2.5mm

Pass 29 Aug 2008 75,729 miles

front brake discs corroded inner faces

front ind faded o/s and n/s

n/s sunvisor hinge weak

n/s/f headlamp beam pattern weak/poor focal image

n/s/f tyre worn low on edges

o/s/r tyre worn to min requirement 1.6mm on edges

Fail 26 Aug 2008 75,708 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

front brake discs corroded inner faces

front ind faded o/s and n/s

n/s sunvisor hinge weak

n/s/f headlamp beam pattern weak/poor focal image

n/s/f tyre worn low on edges

o/s/r tyre worn to min requirement 1.6mm on edges

Pass 17 Aug 2007 70,336 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 62,405 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2005 56,180 miles

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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R968 CGH is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Purple with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R968 CGH, 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 R968 CGH registered?

R968 CGH is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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