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P343 KNF

1997 Saab 9000 Cse

Purple Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,898 mi
Last recorded132,898 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse125,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP343 KNF
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2011 132,898 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 114,971 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2010 114,971 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 87,251 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 87,251 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 79,891 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 71,222 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 62,572 miles

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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P343 KNF is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Purple with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P343 KNF, 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 P343 KNF registered?

P343 KNF is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 24 February 1997.

Is P343 KNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P343 KNF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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