CarVerify

Free Car Check

P354 SUW

1997 Saab 9000 Cs

Blue Petrol 1985cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

189,224 mi
Last recorded189,224 miles
Recorded on15 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cs124,588 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP354 SUW
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2010 189,224 miles

Accident damage to the nearside front wing and offside corner of the rear bumper

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2009 182,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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

accident damage to the nearside front and offside rear

offside front foglight lense damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2008 174,184 miles

accident damage to the nearside front corner, offside front foglight and the offside rear corner

coolant leak on the waterpump

temporary fault on the bonnet opening cable

Fail 28 Jun 2008 174,036 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

accident damage to the nearside front corner, offside front foglight and the offside rear corner

coolant leak on the waterpump

temporary fault on the bonnet opening cable

Pass 10 Jul 2007 164,158 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 164,095 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

accident damage to nearside front wing and front bumper

offside front foglamp broken

washer pipe under bonnet leaking

Pass 13 May 2006 158,181 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
Full Saab 9000 Cs reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P354 SUW is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P354 SUW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P354 SUW?

You can check the full history of P354 SUW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P354 SUW registered?

P354 SUW is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 12 May 1997.

Is P354 SUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P354 SUW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P354 SUW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P354 SUW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.