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P320 SDS

1997 Saab 9000 Cd

Gold Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

146,064 mi
Last recorded146,064 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cd109,391 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP320 SDS
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cd
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 146,064 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 146,064 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2014 144,907 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 May 2014 144,905 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 142,543 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 142,543 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 140,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 8 Nov 2011 140,821 miles

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

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 137,138 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 137,127 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 133,112 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

breather pipe on engine broken

offside & nearside front tyres scrubbed on inner edges

slight low effort on nearside parking brake

Fail 7 Jan 2009 133,112 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

breather pipe on engine broken

offside & nearside front tyres scrubbed on inner edges

slight low effort on nearside parking brake

Pass 12 Oct 2007 128,654 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 128,651 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 123,902 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 123,902 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2005 117,803 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cd?

Based on 14,935 MOT tests across 2,729 vehicles.

65.1%
Pass Rate
4,366
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,729
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 902
constant velocity joint gaiter split 788
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 771
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 525
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 520
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P320 SDS is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cd in Gold with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 Cd models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 109,391 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 Cd fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 902 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P320 SDS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cd typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9000 Cd is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P320 SDS is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cd, first registered on 10 January 1997.

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