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R973 RVU

1997 Saab 9000 Cs

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

221,896 mi
Last recorded221,896 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cs124,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR973 RVU
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 221,896 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp/joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

cover sills fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2018 221,364 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

cover sills shields

rusty underside

Pass 10 Jun 2017 220,781 miles

cover sills shields

Pass 18 Jun 2016 218,996 miles

cover sills

Pass 6 Jun 2015 217,053 miles

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

Oil leak

cover sills

Pass 19 Jun 2014 212,240 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cover sills

Fail 14 Jun 2014 212,232 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cover sills

Pass 8 Jun 2013 206,776 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 8 Jun 2013 206,776 miles

Oil leak

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 201,193 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 189,390 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 182,319 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 175,628 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 165,847 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 152,680 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 138,459 miles

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
Full Saab 9000 Cs reliability report

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R973 RVU is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R973 RVU, 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.

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R973 RVU is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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