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P125 UBH

1997 Saab 9000 Cse

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

184,187 mi
Last recorded184,187 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse125,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP125 UBH
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 184,187 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 177,556 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 177,556 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 169,191 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 157,651 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 145,745 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 145,483 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 145,483 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 145,250 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 144,840 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2018 144,840 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 141,796 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 131,042 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 129,267 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 127,810 miles

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

exhaust knocking on rear nearside suspension

nearside +offside rear tyres going out of shape

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2013 116,445 miles

Both front tyres low on inner edges

Pass 30 Mar 2012 109,160 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 109,160 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear wash in/op

Pass 7 Apr 2011 106,072 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 106,072 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/f tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2010 101,876 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 101,876 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 97,344 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 94,801 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 91,294 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 89,053 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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P125 UBH is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P125 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.

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What year was P125 UBH registered?

P125 UBH is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 22 April 1997.

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