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P271 SDS

1997 Saab 9000 Cs

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,488 mi
Last recorded125,488 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cs124,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP271 SDS
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2010 125,488 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 125,289 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 116,285 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 109,838 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 102,574 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 95,017 miles

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

coolant leak from water pump area.

o/s/r & n/s/r brake hose ferrules corroded.

Pass 21 Sep 2005 86,825 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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P271 SDS is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P271 SDS, 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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What year was P271 SDS registered?

P271 SDS is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P271 SDS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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