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P211 BNW

1997 Saab 9000 Cde

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,234 mi
Last recorded97,234 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cde124,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP211 BNW
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cde
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2011 97,234 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 90,375 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 81,946 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 81,946 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 73,180 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2008 73,180 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 62,547 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 62,066 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 48,376 miles

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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P211 BNW is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cde in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P211 BNW, 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 P211 BNW registered?

P211 BNW is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cde, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P211 BNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P211 BNW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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