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R974 RVU

1997 Saab 9000 Cse

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,271 mi
Last recorded181,271 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse125,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR974 RVU
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2013 181,271 miles

exhaust front pipe bracket broke

Pass 30 Jul 2012 175,783 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 175,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 169,655 miles

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

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

Offside front wishbone spac ers starting to corrode.

Pass 3 Aug 2010 164,069 miles

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Stop lamp light source not 100 percent.

Pass 31 Jul 2009 157,607 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 151,755 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 151,687 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 24 May 2007 141,261 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 141,261 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 128,788 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 128,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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R974 RVU is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R974 RVU, 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 R974 RVU registered?

R974 RVU is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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