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P220 OKN

1997 Saab 9000 Cse

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

158,252 mi
Last recorded158,252 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse125,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP220 OKN
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2012 158,252 miles

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

off side inner rack joint worn

Fail 16 May 2012 158,250 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

off side inner rack joint worn

Pass 12 Jun 2009 152,089 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both headlamp aim patterns not very clear

brake pipe to nearside rear flex hose fairly badly corroded

sill covers fitted at time of test

some play in offside & nearside rear antiroll bar bushes

Fail 2 Jun 2009 152,077 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both headlamp aim patterns not very clear

brake pipe to nearside rear flex hose fairly badly corroded

sill covers fitted at time of test

some play in offside & nearside rear antiroll bar bushes

Pass 20 Feb 2008 145,831 miles

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)

free play in steering column near maximun.

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2007 138,100 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 138,090 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 134,281 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 134,281 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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P220 OKN is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P220 OKN, 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 P220 OKN registered?

P220 OKN is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 25 September 1997.

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