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RIW 8168

1997 Saab 9000 Cse

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

139,444 mi
Last recorded139,444 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse125,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIW 8168
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2011 139,444 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 139,444 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 135,208 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 135,207 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 11 Dec 2009 135,093 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 125,702 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 112,022 miles

front number plate damage

Fail 2 Jan 2008 112,022 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front number plate damage

Pass 19 Dec 2006 101,700 miles

front no: plate cracked . †air con pump disconnected

Pass 16 Dec 2005 92,799 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 92,633 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

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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RIW 8168 is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 RIW 8168, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RIW 8168 registered?

RIW 8168 is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 28 January 1997.

Is RIW 8168 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIW 8168 shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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