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P153 APR

1997 Saab 9000 Cse

Purple Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

189,114 mi
Last recorded189,114 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse125,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP153 APR
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2014 189,114 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 May 2012 179,104 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 179,104 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 166,727 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 155,667 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 143,865 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 133,677 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 123,450 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 112,819 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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P153 APR is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Purple with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P153 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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What year was P153 APR registered?

P153 APR is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 18 June 1997.

Is P153 APR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P153 APR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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