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R982 RVU

1997 Saab 9000 Cs I

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,469 mi
Last recorded119,469 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cs I119,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR982 RVU
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs I
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2009 119,469 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 119,469 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 112,698 miles

Fuel tank breather pipe split

Fail 31 Jan 2008 112,516 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fuel tank breather pipe split

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 109,272 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 109,272 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

1. cv gaiters have deep cracks †2. auxillary belt perished †3. door straps stiff †

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 105,830 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

air bag warning lamp staying on

front wiper blades slightly worn

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs I?

Based on 1,191 MOT tests across 295 vehicles.

62.2%
Pass Rate
6,084
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 109
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 100
constant velocity joint gaiter split 90
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 64
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
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R982 RVU is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs I in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 Cs I models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 119,469 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 I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 109 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R982 RVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R982 RVU registered?

R982 RVU is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs I, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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