MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
246,641 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Coolant leak expansion bottle ()
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
plastic sill covers fitted
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
Near side and off side front tyres wearing low
Rear exhaust rubber mounts becoming perished
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
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
front exhaust mounting rubber split
n/s rear tyre at legal limits
plastic sill covers fitted at time of test
slight damage to windscreen
1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully as plastic covers fitted.
2. Slight damage to front windscreen.
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.
Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/f both rear (3.6.B.4d)
fuel pipe clips on pipes corroded
rear brake pipes rusty
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
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
1.rear brake pads wearing low 2.exhaust rear support rubbers starting to perrish
1. slight leak from rear exhaust. 2. n/s rear tyre wearing low on outside edge.
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cse?
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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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P151 VWU is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 25 February 1997.
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