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P358 FJM

1997 Saab 9000 Cs

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

218,050 mi
Last recorded218,050 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cs124,588 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP358 FJM
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2011 218,050 miles

All brake ferrells corroding, Rears probly wont pass next year

Front brake pads wearing thin

Fuel pipe from tank not secured, jubillee clip failed

General corrosion under vehicle

N/S/R brake hose perishing

O/S/F lower arm rear butterfly bush seperating

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak, cam cover and cam end seal, possible headgasket

Rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Rear shock absorber top mounts worn

slight power steering fluid leak

x3 chips in A zone of windscreen, if they get any bigger it will fail

Fail 5 Apr 2011 218,043 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

All brake ferrells corroding, Rears probly wont pass next year

Front brake pads wearing thin

Fuel pipe from tank not secured, jubillee clip failed

General corrosion under vehicle

N/S/R brake hose perishing

O/S/F lower arm rear butterfly bush seperating

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak, cam cover and cam end seal, possible headgasket

Rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Rear shock absorber top mounts worn

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight power steering fluid leak

x3 chips in A zone of windscreen, if they get any bigger it will fail

Pass 16 Feb 2010 213,104 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

power steering belt worn

power steering hose worn at rack

Fail 5 Feb 2010 213,098 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

power steering belt worn

power steering hose worn at rack

Pass 12 Jan 2009 208,702 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 202,106 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 192,037 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 192,002 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 17,910 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 17,910 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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P358 FJM is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P358 FJM, 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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P358 FJM is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 9 April 1997.

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