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P166 TGF

1997 Saab 9000 Cs

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

110,731 mi
Last recorded110,731 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cs124,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP166 TGF
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2014 110,731 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 109,588 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 106,317 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 106,272 miles

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 102,937 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 102,937 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 98,428 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 98,426 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 93,819 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 87,584 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 83,457 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 76,613 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 70,908 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs?

Based on 33,282 MOT tests across 5,124 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
4,999
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
5,124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,064
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,005
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,704
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,210
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,122
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P166 TGF is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 Cs models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 124,588 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 Cs fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,064 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P166 TGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cs typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9000 Cs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P166 TGF registered?

P166 TGF is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 7 January 1997.

Is P166 TGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P166 TGF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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