1997 Saab 9000 CS 2.3L Petrol · R423 ADV
1997 Saab 9000 CS (2.3L, petrol). First registered 22/10/1997. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9000 CS
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/10/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2290cc
R423 ADV Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2023
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R423 ADV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Saab 9000 Cs (R423 ADV) between September 2023 and October 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system above fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements damaged (0.1 (d))”; “Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Deteriorated (0.1 (d))”.
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