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P185 NLY

1997 Saab 9000 Cs

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

107,600 mi
Last recorded107,600 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cs124,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP185 NLY
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 107,600 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 100,617 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 94,520 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 86,716 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 79,704 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 73,467 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 70,689 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 65,261 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2011 65,190 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 61,460 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges.

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 19 Oct 2009 61,460 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges.

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 26 Oct 2008 58,286 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 54,316 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 49,224 miles

os front anti roll bar lower link rod bent

Fail 22 Sep 2006 49,224 miles

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

os front anti roll bar lower link rod bent

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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P185 NLY is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P185 NLY, 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 P185 NLY registered?

P185 NLY is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 9 April 1997.

Is P185 NLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P185 NLY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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