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RSU 594

1997 Saab 9000

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

115,020 mi
Last recorded115,020 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000143,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSU 594
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2015 115,020 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Jan 2015 115,018 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 114,747 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both headlight beam patterns poor

oil leak

various rear suspension bushes corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2013 114,737 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

ALL REAR SUSPENSION PARTS TRAILING ARMS / AXLE / ANTI ROLL BAR HEAVILY CORRODED

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

REAR OF BODY UNDER BOOT HEAVILY CORRODED HOLED AND SEPERATING

Pass 8 Oct 2012 114,712 miles

both wiper blades torn

brakes corroded

slight leak at exhaust

Pass 10 Aug 2011 114,536 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 114,536 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 114,088 miles

Oil leak

hand brake quite high

Fail 1 Jun 2010 114,088 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

hand brake quite high

Pass 27 Mar 2009 113,533 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2009 113,533 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2008 113,062 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Nov 2006 112,494 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 112,494 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Oct 2006 112,453 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

chip on drivers side of windscreen

front brake pads low

front brakes binding slightly

front discs heavily coroded

rear discs coroded at edges

rear tyres 2mm-3mm

How Reliable is the Saab 9000?

Based on 22,372 MOT tests across 3,962 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
3,917
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
3,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,336
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,090
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 903
parking brake recording little or no effort 875
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 735
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RSU 594 is a 1997 Saab 9000 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 143,219 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,336 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RSU 594, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RSU 594 registered?

RSU 594 is a 1997 Saab 9000, first registered on 24 May 1997.

Is RSU 594 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RSU 594 shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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