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P357 SUW

1997 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

177,267 mi
Last recorded177,267 miles
Recorded on28 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto121,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP357 SUW
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs Turbo Auto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2009 177,267 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 171,135 miles

Centre Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Jun 2008 171,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Centre Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 164,591 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 164,591 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 160,681 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 160,681 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto?

Based on 1,048 MOT tests across 243 vehicles.

63.3%
Pass Rate
5,976
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
243
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 98
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 88
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 71
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 59
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 48
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P357 SUW is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 121,254 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 Turbo Auto fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 98 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P357 SUW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P357 SUW registered?

P357 SUW is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto, first registered on 12 May 1997.

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