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P285 LSJ

1997 Saab 9000 Cse

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

169,253 mi
Last recorded169,253 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse125,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP285 LSJ
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 169,253 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL ANTI SLIP PAD MISSING

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT WINGS CORRODED

REAR BEAM AXLE CORRODED

Fail 16 Aug 2017 169,248 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

CLUTCH PEDAL ANTI SLIP PAD MISSING

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT WINGS CORRODED

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

REAR BEAM AXLE CORRODED

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 164,151 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE HOSE METAL ENDS CORRODED

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

REAR ANTI ROLL BAR CORRODED

REAR BEAM AXLE CORRODED

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread JUST LEGAL (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 164,150 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE HOSE METAL ENDS CORRODED

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

REAR ANTI ROLL BAR CORRODED

REAR BEAM AXLE CORRODED

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread JUST LEGAL (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 161,095 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise both rear brake flexi hose metal ends corroded.

Pass 14 Aug 2014 157,932 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise both rear brake flexi hoses metal ends corroded.

Fail 14 Aug 2014 157,930 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise both rear brake flexi hoses metal ends corroded.

advise rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 27 Aug 2013 154,855 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 154,810 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 149,201 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise wipers smearing screen.

Fail 16 Aug 2012 149,200 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise wipers smearing screen.

Pass 17 Aug 2011 146,604 miles

advise wipers split.

advise nearside front tyre wearing unevenly.

Fail 16 Aug 2011 146,604 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

advise nearside door mirror glass cracked.

advise nearside front tyre wearing unevenly.

advise wipers split.

Pass 17 Aug 2010 142,790 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 138,016 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 137,974 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 134,787 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 127,779 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 122,252 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cse?

Based on 66,427 MOT tests across 8,456 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
5,407
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
8,456
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,315
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,266
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,254
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,148
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,998
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P285 LSJ is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 Cse models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 125,188 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 Cse fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 3,315 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P285 LSJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cse typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9000 Cse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P285 LSJ is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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