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P102 XFV

1997 Saab 9000 Cse

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

190,309 mi
Last recorded190,309 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse125,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP102 XFV
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 190,309 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2026 190,308 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 184,150 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 178,309 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 171,935 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 169,128 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Outer Wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 165,401 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 162,785 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 156,481 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 149,964 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 144,364 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 138,144 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 138,144 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 132,716 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 132,716 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 127,656 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 127,656 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 120,868 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 120,868 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 113,300 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear discs pitted

Pass 23 Feb 2011 105,991 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2011 105,991 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 100,085 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 17 Mar 2009 91,181 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2008 85,397 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 85,339 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 79,292 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 71,504 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 71,504 miles

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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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P102 XFV is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 P102 XFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P102 XFV registered?

P102 XFV is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P102 XFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P102 XFV shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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