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P379 HYC

1997 Saab 9000 Cse

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,658 mi
Last recorded163,658 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse125,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP379 HYC
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2013 163,658 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 155,521 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 152,557 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 142,707 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 142,707 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 134,133 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 129,537 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 125,559 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 121,213 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

nearside front tyre worn down to 2mm

Pass 21 Oct 2005 121,213 miles

nearside front tyre worn down to 2mm

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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P379 HYC is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P379 HYC, 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 P379 HYC registered?

P379 HYC is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 8 January 1997.

Is P379 HYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P379 HYC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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