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P256 SWR

1997 Saab 9000 Cs

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

150,769 mi
Last recorded150,769 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cs124,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP256 SWR
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 150,769 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 150,769 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 147,935 miles

1 ltr engine oil top up 5/30

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

radator water low

Fail 19 Jun 2012 147,934 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

1 ltr engine oil top up 5/30

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

radator water low

Pass 27 May 2011 145,360 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 142,539 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 142,532 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 May 2010 142,506 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

damp around P.S rack

1 of 2 nearside rear side lights not working

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front tyres are wearing on inner edges

fuel filler neck holding clip missing

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside C.V boot rubbing on the offside anti- roll bar link bar

oil leak

Pass 22 May 2009 136,899 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 136,899 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 130,765 miles

Handbrake travel close to reserve

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 May 2007 118,318 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

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

Pass 23 May 2006 105,301 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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P256 SWR is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P256 SWR, 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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P256 SWR is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 25 May 1997.

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