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J15 UFO

1997 Saab 9000 Cse

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

206,976 mi
Last recorded206,976 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse125,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 UFO
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2013 206,976 miles

N/S/F Tyre uneven wear to inner edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 May 2013 206,969 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

N/S/F Tyre uneven wear to inner edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2012 196,232 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 May 2012 196,232 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 May 2011 184,089 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 168,811 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 168,811 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 May 2009 150,820 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 139,601 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 134,312 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Outer Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 2 May 2007 134,312 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 129,368 miles
Pass 26 May 2005 123,030 miles
Fail 24 May 2005 123,030 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 May 2005 123,026 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cse?

Based on 66,427 MOT tests across 8,456 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
5,407
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
8,456
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,315
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,266
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,254
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,148
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,998
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J15 UFO is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 Cse models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 125,188 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 Cse fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 3,315 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J15 UFO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cse typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9000 Cse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J15 UFO registered?

J15 UFO is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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