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P162 SYF

1997 Saab 9000 Cse

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

117,061 mi
Last recorded117,061 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse125,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP162 SYF
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2012 117,061 miles

Oil leak

center rear stop lamp has 50 percent of light not working

nearside and offside rear tyre treads starting to split

slight dampness around power steering pipes /hoses

Fail 9 Jul 2012 117,020 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

center rear stop lamp has 50 percent of light not working

nearside and offside rear tyre treads starting to split

slight dampness around power steering pipes /hoses

Pass 5 Jan 2011 114,364 miles

rear tyres slight side wall's cracking

sill covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 4 Jan 2011 114,357 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres slight side wall's cracking

sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 21 Jan 2010 111,992 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2010 111,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 109,044 miles

nearside front tyre wearing outside edge

Fail 14 Jan 2009 108,977 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing outside edge

Pass 24 Jan 2008 106,280 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 106,280 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 104,567 miles

offside front tyre worn low inner edge

Fail 20 Nov 2006 104,529 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both wiper blades split

offside front tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2006 103,557 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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P162 SYF is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P162 SYF, 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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P162 SYF is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 4 June 1997.

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