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P233 FBL

1997 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

153,448 mi
Last recorded153,448 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo123,827 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP233 FBL
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse Turbo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 153,448 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 152,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak ()

Pass 2 Aug 2016 149,758 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 142,871 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2014 136,897 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 129,531 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 129,531 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 122,105 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 122,105 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011
Pass 17 Mar 2010 109,165 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 109,073 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 102,092 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 102,072 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 95,335 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 95,335 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)

Fail 22 Mar 2007 91,900 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 91,900 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 89,486 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cse Turbo?

Based on 4,082 MOT tests across 802 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
6,553
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
802
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 287
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 274
constant velocity joint gaiter split 240
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 185
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 157
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P233 FBL is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 123,827 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 Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 287 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P233 FBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cse Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9000 Cse Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P233 FBL is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo, first registered on 17 February 1997.

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