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P355 HDA

1997 Saab 9000 Cs

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

112,485 mi
Last recorded112,485 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cs124,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP355 HDA
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2013 112,485 miles

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

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

both head lamps slightly dull

front nearside outer c/v boot cracking

nearside main beam slightly high

Fail 9 Sep 2013 112,425 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

both head lamps slightly dull

front nearside outer c/v boot cracking

nearside main beam slightly high

Pass 13 Sep 2012 106,672 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both headlamps slightly dull and poor pattern

coolant header tank water low

engine oil leaks

Fail 10 Sep 2012 106,635 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both headlamps slightly dull and poor pattern

coolant header tank water low

engine oil leaks

Pass 14 Sep 2011 103,275 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

both front headlamps have poor pattern

both front wipers starting to smeer

front brake discs pitted

n/s/r tyre cracking up on sidewall strong advise

o/s/r tyre cracking up on sidewall strong advise

rear brake discs pitted

recommend brake service as brake imbalance getting high

strong smell of fuel under car but no leaks found

Fail 13 Sep 2011 103,269 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

both front headlamps have poor pattern

both front wipers starting to smeer

front brake discs pitted

n/s/r tyre cracking up on sidewall strong advise

o/s/r tyre cracking up on sidewall strong advise

rear brake discs pitted

recommend brake service as brake imbalance getting high

strong smell of fuel under car but no leaks found

Fail 26 Nov 2009 103,160 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake pads appear low.

Pass 26 Nov 2009 103,160 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake pads appear low.

Pass 22 Jul 2008 96,834 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 96,773 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 90,769 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 25 Jul 2007 90,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

N/S/F Tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 9 Aug 2006 80,709 miles

unable to check sills as plastic trims fitted

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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P355 HDA is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P355 HDA, 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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P355 HDA is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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