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P186 SYF

1997 Saab 9000 Cse

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

147,342 mi
Last recorded147,342 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse125,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP186 SYF
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 147,342 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 144,057 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 144,053 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 140,174 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 138,281 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 138,255 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre flexy pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working side wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 134,465 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 129,082 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 129,082 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 125,397 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 121,509 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 116,997 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 116,806 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 111,754 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 111,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 106,682 miles

Rear exhaust box is corroded

Damage on front windscreen

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 106,682 miles

Damage on front windscreen

Rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2012 99,478 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 96,266 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 28 Mar 2011 96,266 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 23 Mar 2010 93,042 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 90,583 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 87,329 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 84,499 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 84,499 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 79,062 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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P186 SYF is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P186 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P186 SYF registered?

P186 SYF is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P186 SYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P186 SYF shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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