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P320 CDF

1997 Saab 9000 Cse

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

206,564 mi
Last recorded206,564 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse125,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP320 CDF
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2011 206,564 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 206,564 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 199,962 miles

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

o/s/f c.v splitting

o/s/f headlight cracked

rear pads 1/3 left

Pass 23 Sep 2008 183,545 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 183,545 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 17,896 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 170,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 158,168 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 158,168 miles

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

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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P320 CDF is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P320 CDF, 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 P320 CDF registered?

P320 CDF is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P320 CDF safe to buy?

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