1997 Saab 9000 CSE 2.0L Petrol · R896 BWR
1997 Saab 9000 CSE (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1997. Recorded mileage 134,889 miles. MOT valid until 31/10/2026. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9000 CSE
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,889 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1985cc
R896 BWR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
- 134,889 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R896 BWR Mileage History
- 03/10/2023133,327 mi
- 03/10/2023133,327 mi
- 01/10/2024134,331 mi+1,004 mi
- 01/10/2024134,346 mi+15 mi
- 01/10/2025134,889 mi+543 mi
Average of roughly 783 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R896 BWR 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 (R896 BWR) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
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