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P249 OLE

1997 Saab 9000 Cd

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

70,040 mi
Last recorded70,040 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cd109,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP249 OLE
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cd
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 70,040 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coolant level below minimum level

front registration plate damaged

nearside rear tyre worn outside the centre 3/4 breadth of tread on outer edge

play in steering column and/or its mounts

sqeak from serpentine area

Fail 14 May 2013 70,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coolant level below minimum level

front registration plate damaged

nearside rear tyre worn outside the centre 3/4 breadth of tread on outer edge

play in steering column and/or its mounts

sqeak from serpentine area

Pass 13 Apr 2012 67,148 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

frnot registration plate damaged

Fail 12 Apr 2012 67,148 miles

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

frnot registration plate damaged

nearside front tyre is excessively deteriorated

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 23 Feb 2011 65,878 miles

nsf tyre cracked on th side wall/perished nsr tyre near legal limit

oil leaks from turbo , sump, and cylinder head regions....coolant leak from bottom of rad

Fail 17 Feb 2011 65,878 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

nsf tyre cracked on th side wall/perished nsr tyre near legal limit

oil leaks from turbo , sump, and cylinder head regions....coolant leak from bottom of rad

Pass 19 Feb 2010 63,814 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

nearsidfe front tyre is slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Feb 2010 63,814 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

nearsidfe front tyre is slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2008 61,463 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 57,745 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 57,745 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 53,079 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cd?

Based on 14,935 MOT tests across 2,729 vehicles.

65.1%
Pass Rate
4,366
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,729
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 902
constant velocity joint gaiter split 788
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 771
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 525
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 520
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P249 OLE is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cd in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 Cd models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 109,391 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 Cd fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 902 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P249 OLE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cd typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9000 Cd is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P249 OLE is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cd, first registered on 26 May 1997.

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