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P357 CSS

1997 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,624 mi
Last recorded141,624 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo123,827 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP357 CSS
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse Turbo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 141,624 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2014 136,520 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 135,528 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 135,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 128,717 miles

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

all exhaust mountings deteriated

nearside front tyre low on inner edge

rear discs corroded especially offside but readings good and no judder apparent

Pass 23 Sep 2011 127,478 miles

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

Rear discs heavy corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2010 123,415 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2010 123,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

rear discs corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2009 114,702 miles

both outer driveshaft boots perished

o/s/f tyre getting low

rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2009 114,640 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

both outer driveshaft boots perished

o/s/f tyre getting low

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2008 104,489 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 104,477 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)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 96,919 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 91,003 miles

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 91,003 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 87,903 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cse Turbo?

Based on 4,082 MOT tests across 802 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
6,553
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
802
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 287
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 274
constant velocity joint gaiter split 240
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 185
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 157
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P357 CSS is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 123,827 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 Cse Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 287 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P357 CSS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cse Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9000 Cse Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P357 CSS is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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