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P139 RYP

1997 Saab 9000 Cse

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,282 mi
Last recorded197,282 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse125,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP139 RYP
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2008 197,282 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 3 Jan 2008 197,281 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 187,778 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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P139 RYP is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P139 RYP, 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 P139 RYP registered?

P139 RYP is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 10 January 1997.

Is P139 RYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P139 RYP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P139 RYP have outstanding finance?

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