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P274 GBW

1997 Saab 9000 Cs I

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,638 mi
Last recorded135,638 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2007
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cs I119,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP274 GBW
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs I
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2007 135,638 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise front discs worn

Pass 16 Aug 2006 123,562 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 121,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

1.front screen has small chip out side of zone A.

2.Front number plate is cracked.

3.both front indicators could show more amber.

4.nearside & offside front lower suspension arms rear bushes have movement.

5.offside rear tyre has screw in inner tyre tread.

6.both rear brake discs outer faces are corrodeing.

Pass 28 Jun 2005 108,613 miles

Both outer drive shaft boots cracking

Exhaust system in poor condition

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs I?

Based on 1,191 MOT tests across 295 vehicles.

62.2%
Pass Rate
6,084
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 109
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 100
constant velocity joint gaiter split 90
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 64
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
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P274 GBW is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs I in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 Cs I models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 119,469 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 I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 109 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P274 GBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cs I typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9000 Cs I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P274 GBW registered?

P274 GBW is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs I, first registered on 22 May 1997.

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