MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,823 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is P279 FRD safe to buy?
The MOT history for P279 FRD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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