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P346 MSX

1997 Saab 9000 Cs

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,504 mi
Last recorded138,504 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cs124,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP346 MSX
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2011 138,504 miles

BOTH FRONT OUTER C.V BOOTS SLIGHTLY SPLIT AT INNER HOLES.

EXHAUST FRONT SECTION CORRODED AND EXHAUST HITTING AT REAR.

EXHAUST MOUNTINGS SLIGHTLY PERISHED.

L/H/R INNER TAIL LIGHT NOT WORKING.

PULLEY DRIVEBELT CRACKED SLIGHTLY.

RUMBLE AT ENGINE?

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK.

SLIGHT WEAR AT FRONT BRAKE DISCS.

SLIGHTLY LONG TRAVEL AT HANDBRAKE AND SPONGY(MAY REQUIRE BLEEDING).

SLIGHTLY POOR IMAGE AT HEADLAMPS.

SMALL TEARS AT L/H WIPER BLADE.

TAILGATE NOT STAYING UP.

Pass 28 Jan 2010 131,504 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 131,504 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 125,648 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY LOOSE.

OIL LEAK AT ENGINE.

SLIGHT PLAY AT TOP OF STEERING COLUMN.

SLIGHT WEAR AT REAR BRAKE DISCS.

Pass 18 Jan 2008 117,146 miles

SLIGHT KNOCK AT STEERING.(INSIDE RACK).

SLIGHT PLAY AT TOP OF STEERING COLUMN.

SLIGHTLY POOR IMAGE AT BOTH HEADLIGHTS.

SMALL HOLE AT R/H HEADLIGHT PLUS CONDENSATION.

Pass 27 Dec 2006 108,902 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 100,758 miles

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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P346 MSX is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P346 MSX, 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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What year was P346 MSX registered?

P346 MSX is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 13 January 1997.

Is P346 MSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P346 MSX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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