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P151 VWU

1997 Saab 9000 Cse

Gold Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

246,641 mi
Last recorded246,641 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse125,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP151 VWU
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 246,641 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed both front hoses rubbing on A.B.S wiring (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer boots are cracked and perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres are cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are worn to 3mm in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive P.A.S fluid from steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 246,619 miles

Fuel system component leaking tank/ filler neck breather pipe split o/s/r wheel arch (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly chafed both front hoses rubbing on A.B.S wiring (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer boots are cracked and perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres are cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are worn to 3mm in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive P.A.S fluid from steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 235,002 miles

Coolant leak expansion bottle ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 223,406 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2021 223,221 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2020 211,295 miles

Near side and off side front tyres wearing low

Rear exhaust rubber mounts becoming perished

Pass 1 Oct 2019 201,192 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

rear silencer box rubber perished

Fail 18 Sep 2019 201,087 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

rear silencer box rubber perished

Pass 13 Sep 2018 184,322 miles

front exhaust mounting rubber split

n/s rear tyre at legal limits

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 15 Sep 2017 169,655 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully as plastic covers fitted.

2. Slight damage to front windscreen.

Pass 8 Sep 2016 152,941 miles

1. Both front indicator bulbs becoming faded.

2. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

3. Slight damage to front windscreen.

Pass 24 Sep 2015 139,737 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/f both rear (3.6.B.4d)

fuel pipe clips on pipes corroded

rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 17 Sep 2015 139,735 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported 4x mounts missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect misty (1.8.A.1b)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/f both rear (3.6.B.4d)

fuel pipe clips on pipes corroded

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 3 May 2011 128,746 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 128,705 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

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

1/ slight damage to windscreen

Pass 6 Apr 2010 114,561 miles

1.rear brake pads wearing low 2.exhaust rear support rubbers starting to perrish

Pass 9 Apr 2009 103,109 miles

1. slight leak from rear exhaust. 2. n/s rear tyre wearing low on outside edge.

Pass 4 Apr 2008 90,034 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2008 90,034 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 76,993 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 63,617 miles

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

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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P151 VWU is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Gold with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P151 VWU, 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 P151 VWU registered?

P151 VWU is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 25 February 1997.

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