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R488 YGV

1997 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,924 mi
Last recorded165,924 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2007
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo126,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR488 YGV
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs Turbo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2007 165,924 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 165,924 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 158,916 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 158,916 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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R488 YGV is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R488 YGV, 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 R488 YGV registered?

R488 YGV is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is R488 YGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R488 YGV shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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