CarVerify

Free Car Check

P246 FRD

1997 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo

Blue Petrol 1985cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

141,623 mi
Last recorded141,623 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo123,827 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP246 FRD
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse Turbo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2014 141,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2014 141,623 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2013 137,174 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 132,953 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 128,691 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2009 108,950 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 108,934 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 103,786 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 101,956 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 97,938 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 97,938 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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
Full Saab 9000 Cse Turbo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P246 FRD is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P246 FRD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P246 FRD?

You can check the full history of P246 FRD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P246 FRD registered?

P246 FRD is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo, first registered on 10 June 1997.

Is P246 FRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P246 FRD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P246 FRD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P246 FRD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.