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P183 DPC

1997 Saab 9000 Cde

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,008 mi
Last recorded71,008 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2005
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cde124,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP183 DPC
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cde
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2005 71,008 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 70,995 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front-rear metal B/pipe at N/S/R end abit corroded

Rear roll-bar inner bushes abit worn

Slight wear and movement at both front lower suspension arm rear bushes

Small cracks at screen

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cde?

Based on 12,249 MOT tests across 2,055 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
4,460
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
2,055
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 696
constant velocity joint gaiter split 619
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 615
parking brake recording little or no effort 465
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 437
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P183 DPC is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cde in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 Cde models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 124,218 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 Cde fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 696 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P183 DPC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P183 DPC registered?

P183 DPC is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cde, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P183 DPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P183 DPC shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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