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R641 KPR

1997 Saab 9000 Cs

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

189,328 mi
Last recorded189,328 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cs124,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR641 KPR
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 189,328 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear no. plate faded

bolt missing n/s/f subframe mounting

Fail 21 Mar 2019 189,323 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear no. plate faded

bolt missing n/s/f subframe mounting

Pass 6 Oct 2017 189,230 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear no plate faded

bolt missing n/s/f subframe mounting

Fail 26 Sep 2017 189,206 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing area (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear no plate faded

bolt missing n/s/f subframe mounting

Pass 15 Mar 2016 185,335 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x 1 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 185,332 miles

Fuel hose insecure filler neck area x 2 clips insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x 1 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 180,311 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 174,879 miles

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

main beam switch has intermittant fault

Fail 21 Mar 2014 174,879 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

main beam switch has intermittant fault

Pass 4 Apr 2013 169,591 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 169,591 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 163,654 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 159,265 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 155,973 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 151,419 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 146,518 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r/ number plate light tap to work

over sills fitted

petrol smell from rear

Pass 4 Apr 2007 140,664 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 140,664 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2006 136,774 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 136,774 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs?

Based on 33,282 MOT tests across 5,124 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
4,999
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
5,124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,064
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,005
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,704
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,210
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,122
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R641 KPR is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 Cs models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 124,588 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,064 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R641 KPR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cs typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9000 Cs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R641 KPR is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 22 December 1997.

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