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P344 JSR

1997 Saab 9000 Cse

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

130,539 mi
Last recorded130,539 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse125,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP344 JSR
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2018 130,539 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness cupling (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

all rear suspension arms corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

both front jacking points corroded

both rear back plates corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2017 130,229 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened both rear (3.5.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four (3.6.B.4e)

all suspension components showing signs of corrosion front and rear

both rear brake backing corroded and holed.

fuel tank straps corroded and weak

Fail 18 Oct 2017 130,213 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both rear D bushes slight play (2.4.G.2)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened both rear cables corroded at calipers (3.5.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all suspension components showing signs of corrosion front and back

both rear backing plates corroded and holed.

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

coolant bottle leaking at hoses.

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2016 129,720 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both (2.2.D.2d)

both rear backing plate covers damaged and corroded

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded and weak

fuel tank straps corroded

slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 20 Oct 2015 129,284 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play bottom (2.1.5)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 129,280 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play bottom (2.1.5)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 128,671 miles

oil leak from engine area.

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 128,659 miles

Nearside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

oil leak from engine area.

Pass 23 Oct 2013 127,425 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o,s,f brake hose not clipped in to rear of strut.

Fail 16 Oct 2013 127,413 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o,s,f brake hose not clipped in to rear of strut.

Pass 23 Oct 2012 124,489 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 116,640 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 116,639 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 110,740 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 110,739 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 102,936 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 95,160 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 88,677 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 79,861 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 71,574 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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P344 JSR is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 P344 JSR, 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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P344 JSR is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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