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P305 SDS

1997 Saab 9000 Cde

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,115 mi
Last recorded109,115 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2006
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cde124,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP305 SDS
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cde
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2006 109,115 miles

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated but not likely to be misread

nearside and offside rear brake flexi hose ferrules slightly corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2006 109,115 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

3 x hose clips broken from petrol tank to hoses but not leaking

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated but not likely to be misread

nearside and offside rear brake flexi hose ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2005 105,832 miles

steering colum loose advise.

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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P305 SDS is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cde in Blue 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 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 P305 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 P305 SDS registered?

P305 SDS is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cde, first registered on 10 January 1997.

Is P305 SDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P305 SDS shows 3 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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