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P189 SYF

1997 Saab 9000 Cse

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

128,807 mi
Last recorded128,807 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse125,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP189 SYF
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 128,807 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 128,797 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 128,741 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 128,090 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 123,947 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 117,932 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 114,662 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 110,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres are old. Cracked and perished on sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres are old. Cracked and perished on sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 110,228 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Rubber sealing ring cracked/perished. Defective. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres are old. Cracked and perished on sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres are old. Cracked and perished on sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 108,667 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 104,944 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 101,147 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 98,627 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic 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)

Pass 24 May 2016 95,199 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 91,785 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 88,139 miles

N/S Driveshaft inner bearing worn and noisy. Advise repair now.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 88,139 miles

N/S Driveshaft inner bearing worn and noisy. Advise repair now.

Pass 11 Jun 2013 83,969 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s h/lamp aim just passable advise new h/lamp

Fail 10 Jun 2013 83,969 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s h/lamp aim just passable advise new h/lamp

Pass 6 Jun 2012 77,930 miles

advise new h/lamps aims just passable

Pass 31 May 2011 74,070 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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)

advise h/lamp aims just passable and advise closer inspection to steering rack

Pass 2 Jun 2010 69,621 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 69,621 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 63,836 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 63,836 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 57,970 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 53,159 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 53,159 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 May 2006 47,951 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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P189 SYF is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 P189 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.

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P189 SYF is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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