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P283 LSJ

1997 Saab 9000 Cs

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,988 mi
Last recorded131,988 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cs124,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP283 LSJ
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2008 131,988 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Jan 2008 131,987 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2006 120,355 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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P283 LSJ is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P283 LSJ, 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 P283 LSJ registered?

P283 LSJ is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 21 February 1997.

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