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P355 MSX

1997 Saab 9000 Cse

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,358 mi
Last recorded101,358 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse125,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP355 MSX
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2010 101,358 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 101,358 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front brake discs worn

front number plate slightly obscured

gear box oil leak

power steering rack slightly damp

rear number plate slightly obscured

Pass 17 Jul 2009 89,192 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear number plate slightly obscured

Fail 17 Jul 2009 89,192 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear number plate slightly obscured

Pass 2 Jul 2008 77,829 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 77,829 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 62,967 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 57,064 miles

both n/s/f and o/s/f outer cv gaitors cracking

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

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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P355 MSX is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P355 MSX, 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 P355 MSX registered?

P355 MSX is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 30 January 1997.

Is P355 MSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P355 MSX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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