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P120 UCA

1997 Saab 9000 Cse

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,295 mi
Last recorded159,295 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse125,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP120 UCA
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2012 159,295 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 155,782 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 152,915 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 152,915 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 145,559 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 145,559 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 145,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside front head light lens cracked

offside front tyre bold in inn edge

Pass 17 Dec 2007 142,683 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 141,563 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 141,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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P120 UCA is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P120 UCA, 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 P120 UCA registered?

P120 UCA is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P120 UCA safe to buy?

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