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P204 VKH

1997 Saab 9000 Cse

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,398 mi
Last recorded112,398 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2007
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse125,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP204 VKH
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2007 112,398 miles

clip missing from petrol filler neck hose

Fail 31 May 2007 112,390 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

clip missing from petrol filler neck hose

rear silencer corroded

Pass 15 May 2006 109,200 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 109,200 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust back box corroded

front brake pads worn low

Pass 24 May 2005 100,157 miles
Fail 24 May 2005 100,157 miles

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

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

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

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

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

vehicle overheating

front disc pads just over half worn

power steering fluid low with no obvious signs of leakage

rear brake disc pads low

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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P204 VKH is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P204 VKH, 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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What year was P204 VKH registered?

P204 VKH is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 17 March 1997.

Is P204 VKH safe to buy?

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