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M800 MJD

1997 Saab 9000 Cse

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

192,038 mi
Last recorded192,038 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse125,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM800 MJD
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 192,038 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 181,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 168,806 miles

Engine oil level slightly low

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Misting of oil around steering rack

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear mudguard insecure

Fail 17 Feb 2014 160,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 160,735 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 160,611 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

no emissions test due to exhaust leak

Pass 20 Aug 2012 145,110 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust hanger broken. Exhaust is still adequately supported.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight judder from the front brakes.

Slight movement in drivers seat

Pass 16 Aug 2011 133,433 miles

off side and near side rear inner pannels corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2011 133,433 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

off side and near side rear inner pannels corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2010 120,183 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 112,017 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 112,017 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 101,809 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Apr 2008 101,809 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 91,631 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 83,156 miles

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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M800 MJD is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M800 MJD, 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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M800 MJD is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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