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P213 GPH

1997 Saab 9000 Cse

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,139 mi
Last recorded120,139 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse125,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP213 GPH
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 120,139 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 120,128 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 120,128 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 120,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 120,095 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rear mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 120,071 miles

Exhaust mounting defective All rubber mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Sill guards fitted ; Top engine cover fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2020 120,036 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Coolant level low; Hand brake travel long

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective all mountings (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 113,437 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 113,423 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side ONLY SLIGHTLY WORKING (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 103,992 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2018 103,992 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 95,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2016 88,385 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 88,384 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Fuel hose insecure tank filler hose (7.2.1)

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

Oil leak gearbox cooler pipe ()

Pass 7 Oct 2015 74,809 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 74,809 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means old style temporary cap fitted (7.2.4b)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 70,289 miles

both front brake hose ferrules corroded

exhaust flex joint deteriorated and blowing slightly

wear in rear anti roll bar 'D' bushes

Pass 15 Oct 2013 69,361 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front brake flex ferrules corroded

corrosion on rear axle

exhaust centre section deteriorated and blowing

fuel filter corroded

sideskirts fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 21 Dec 2011 69,165 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

center exhaust is rubbing the body.

corrosion is forming in both outer sills.

off side rear number plate light operation is dim.

off side rear tyre was flat.

Pass 31 Mar 2010 68,300 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 65,935 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 65,935 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)

Fail 30 Jan 2008 61,912 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 61,912 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 59,235 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Jan 2007 59,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 57,479 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber 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)

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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P213 GPH is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P213 GPH, 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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P213 GPH is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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