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P135 VWU

1997 Saab 9000 Cs I

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,913 mi
Last recorded126,913 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cs I119,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP135 VWU
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs I
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2007 126,913 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 118,201 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs I?

Based on 1,191 MOT tests across 295 vehicles.

62.2%
Pass Rate
6,084
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 109
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 100
constant velocity joint gaiter split 90
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 64
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
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P135 VWU is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs I in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 Cs I models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 119,469 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 Cs I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 109 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P135 VWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cs I typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9000 Cs I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P135 VWU registered?

P135 VWU is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs I, first registered on 17 January 1997.

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