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R144 MTS

1997 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

130,360 mi
Last recorded130,360 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo126,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR144 MTS
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs Turbo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2013 130,360 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 125,489 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 121,088 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 115,316 miles

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

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

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

fuel filter cororded

oil leak

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 28 Jul 2009 110,483 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 104,378 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 98,729 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 92,983 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 92,983 miles

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

Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs Turbo?

Based on 1,472 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
6,749
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 119
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 111
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 110
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 83
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 62
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R144 MTS is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 126,891 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 Cs Turbo fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 119 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R144 MTS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cs Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9000 Cs Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R144 MTS registered?

R144 MTS is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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