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R997 UJB

1997 Saab 9000 Cse

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

198,407 mi
Last recorded198,407 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse125,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR997 UJB
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 198,407 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 198,407 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2019 192,565 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 185,279 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 179,060 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 169,282 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 160,152 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 152,370 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 145,121 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 136,301 miles

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

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

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

n./side front wing corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2011 129,849 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2010 120,223 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 110,946 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 100,381 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2007 90,611 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 78,596 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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R997 UJB is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R997 UJB, 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 R997 UJB registered?

R997 UJB is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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