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P121 UBH

1997 Saab 9000 Cse

Purple Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

206,609 mi
Last recorded206,609 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse125,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 UBH
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2011 206,609 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 206,609 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 198,831 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 198,746 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2009 187,756 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

nearside rear pads wearing thin

rear brake discs slightly worn

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 30 Jun 2009 187,756 miles

nearside rear pads wearing thin

rear brake discs slightly worn

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 30 Jun 2008 173,406 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 160,430 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge of tread. †Slight movement /wear in rear anti roll bar bushes.

Pass 26 Jun 2006 147,073 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 144,273 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2006 144,273 miles

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

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

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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P121 UBH is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Purple with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P121 UBH, 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 P121 UBH registered?

P121 UBH is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P121 UBH safe to buy?

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