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P279 FRD

1997 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,823 mi
Last recorded83,823 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo123,827 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP279 FRD
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse Turbo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2008 83,823 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 83,717 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

handbrake travel high

plastic sill covers fitted

play in steering columa

slight corrosion to floor pans

Pass 10 Dec 2007 76,858 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 72,304 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 72,292 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel filler over flow pipe split

plastic sill covers fitted

rear brake discs scored

Pass 9 Dec 2005 64,057 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil leak

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
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P279 FRD is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P279 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.

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What year was P279 FRD registered?

P279 FRD is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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