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P283 SDS

1997 Saab 9000 Cde

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,321 mi
Last recorded132,321 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cde124,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP283 SDS
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cde
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2009 132,321 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear seatbelts not checked car being used as van , not assable

Fail 1 Jul 2009 132,196 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear seatbelts not checked car being used as van , not assable

Pass 17 May 2008 126,401 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

rear number plate,

tankstrap corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2007 121,179 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 115,411 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 115,411 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cde?

Based on 12,249 MOT tests across 2,055 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
4,460
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
2,055
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 696
constant velocity joint gaiter split 619
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 615
parking brake recording little or no effort 465
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 437
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P283 SDS is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cde 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 Cde models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 124,218 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 Cde fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 696 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P283 SDS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P283 SDS registered?

P283 SDS is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cde, first registered on 15 January 1997.

Is P283 SDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P283 SDS 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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