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P302 TGF

1997 Saab 9000 Cs

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,014 mi
Last recorded119,014 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cs124,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP302 TGF
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2012 119,014 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2011 115,571 miles

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

centre fuel line rusty

Fail 4 May 2011 115,447 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

centre fuel line rusty

Pass 19 May 2010 109,528 miles

fuel cap broken

movement in top of steering column

o/s/r tyre sidewall damaged has been run flat

o/s/r wheel rim distorted

poor patterns on both headlamps

Fail 17 May 2010 109,528 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

fuel cap broken

movement in top of steering column

o/s/r tyre sidewall damaged has been run flat

o/s/r wheel rim distorted

poor patterns on both headlamps

Pass 29 Jun 2009 102,296 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2009 102,186 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 90,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 79,725 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 79,672 miles

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

N/s washer poor operation. Clutch pedal pad missing. Rear number plate in poor condition.

O/s/r flasher lens damaged

Slight distortion o/s & n/s rear roadwheel inner rims

rear disc pads worn to limit

Pass 29 Jun 2006 73,614 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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P302 TGF is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P302 TGF, 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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P302 TGF is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 10 January 1997.

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