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P287 LYA

1997 Saab 9000 Cse

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,365 mi
Last recorded85,365 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse125,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP287 LYA
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2011 85,365 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 85,365 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 82,244 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 79,174 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 76,176 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2008 76,133 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 73,631 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 69,901 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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P287 LYA is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P287 LYA, 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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What year was P287 LYA registered?

P287 LYA is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 28 May 1997.

Is P287 LYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P287 LYA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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