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R980 BUB

1997 Saab 9000 Cs

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

183,754 mi
Last recorded183,754 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cs124,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR980 BUB
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 183,754 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 183,032 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 182,367 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 179,679 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Dec 2009 179,674 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 177,102 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2008 176,985 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 174,449 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 168,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2006 168,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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
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R980 BUB is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R980 BUB, 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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R980 BUB is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 26 September 1997.

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