1997 Saab 9000 CSE 2.0L Petrol · R715 BGU
1997 Saab 9000 CSE (2.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 55,587 miles. MOT valid until 21 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9000 CSE
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,587 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R715 BGU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2026
- 55,587 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R715 BGU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Saab 9000 Cse (R715 BGU) between September 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 May 2026 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 (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
R715 BGU Mileage History
- 30/09/202235,121 mi
- 23/05/202435,841 mi+720 mi
- 23/04/202542,894 mi+7,053 mi
- 22/05/202655,586 mi+12,692 mi
- 22/05/202655,587 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,620 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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