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P217 RBH

1997 Saab 9000 Cs

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,381 mi
Last recorded130,381 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cs124,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP217 RBH
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2012 130,381 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 130,381 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2011 128,035 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 126,024 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 123,950 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Mar 2009 123,885 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Mar 2008 121,536 miles

Coolant leak

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)

S R S light on

Fail 20 Mar 2008 121,536 miles

Coolant leak

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

S R S light on

Pass 26 Feb 2007 118,268 miles

SRS light on

Fail 23 Feb 2007 118,230 miles

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

SRS light on

engine oil req 3Pt semi synthetic oil to reach max on dipstick

Pass 15 Feb 2006 114,475 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs?

Based on 33,282 MOT tests across 5,124 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
4,999
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
5,124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,064
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,005
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,704
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,210
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,122
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P217 RBH is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 Cs models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 124,588 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 Cs fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,064 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P217 RBH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cs typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9000 Cs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P217 RBH registered?

P217 RBH is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 24 January 1997.

Is P217 RBH safe to buy?

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