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P162 WTX

1997 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,046 mi
Last recorded136,046 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo126,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP162 WTX
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs Turbo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2013 136,046 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

battery insecure

Fail 11 Mar 2013 136,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

battery insecure

Pass 7 Oct 2011 123,895 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch pedal rubber

steering rack mounts slightly deteriroated

Fail 6 Oct 2011 123,895 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch pedal rubber

steering rack mounts slightly deteriroated

Pass 1 Oct 2010 112,125 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Sep 2010 112,090 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2008 95,438 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 95,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2007 89,196 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 89,196 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Sep 2006 88,473 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 88,473 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs Turbo?

Based on 1,472 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
6,749
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 119
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 111
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 110
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 83
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 62
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P162 WTX is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 126,891 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 Cs Turbo fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 119 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P162 WTX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cs Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9000 Cs Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P162 WTX is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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