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P132 FSA

1997 Saab 9000 Cse

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,565 mi
Last recorded179,565 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse125,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP132 FSA
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 179,565 miles

Offside floor pan corroding

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 179,554 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside floor pan corroding

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

Pass 25 May 2017 176,106 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 174,760 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 174,760 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Hose to boost recirc valve collapsed

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 May 2015 172,607 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 172,607 miles

All four tyres perished

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Middle exhaust rubber split but system is still supported

Pass 27 Apr 2012 167,762 miles

offside rear anti roll bar D-bush has slight play

Pass 8 Apr 2011 161,900 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 157,823 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 151,265 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 151,265 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 144,855 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 138,780 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 131,526 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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P132 FSA is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P132 FSA, 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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P132 FSA is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 6 March 1997.

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