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P150 APR

1997 Saab 9000 Cse

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

168,161 mi
Last recorded168,161 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse125,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP150 APR
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 168,161 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 141,212 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front worn on both tread edges

Offside Front tyre worn inner tread edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 140,720 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front worn on both tread edges

Offside Front tyre worn inner tread edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 124,843 miles

Exhaust repaired but not blowing at time of test

Freeplay front d bushes

Rear suspension bushes deteriorating

Slight freeplay bottom ball joints

Underside corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2017 124,732 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Freeplay front anti roll bar d bushes but not excessive at time of test

Rear exhaust has been repaired - no blows at time of test

Rear suspension bushes deteriorating

Pass 30 Dec 2015 109,313 miles

Rear pads low

Pass 12 Feb 2014 89,232 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 85,796 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 83,538 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 81,317 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 81,276 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 78,502 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 76,174 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 73,814 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 73,814 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 70,296 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 65,686 miles

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

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

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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P150 APR is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P150 APR, 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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P150 APR is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 30 January 1997.

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