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P326 XGT

1997 Saab 9000 Cs

Purple Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

168,363 mi
Last recorded168,363 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cs124,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP326 XGT
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 168,363 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel filler neck jubilee missing.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 168,351 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel filler neck jubilee missing.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 145,315 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes in many areas (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 145,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high too high and wont adjust possible headlight faulty (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear pocket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear pocket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes in many areas (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 139,531 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 139,572 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 135,490 miles

Nearside Front Wing mirror glass is missing but all other obligatory mirrors are present

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear part of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 135,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear part of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation During imbalance test (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Front brake pads appear worn/wearing thin on insides

Nearside Front Wing mirror glass is missing but all other obligatory mirrors are present

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear part of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 123,301 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both 'D' Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 114,023 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Jun 2019 114,023 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 112,413 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear hose ferrule (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear hose ferrule (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 May 2018 112,413 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear hose ferrule (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear hose ferrule (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2017 109,639 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear outer edge

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

Fail 11 May 2017 109,639 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear outer edge

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 107,612 miles

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2014 101,374 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 95,420 miles

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2012 87,739 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 83,667 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both headlights weak / worn

Fail 8 Apr 2011 83,667 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both headlights weak / worn

Pass 24 Mar 2010 79,592 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 75,521 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 72,985 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 69,455 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 63,132 miles

coolant leaking

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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P326 XGT is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs in Purple with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P326 XGT, 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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P326 XGT is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 21 February 1997.

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