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P379 SYK

1997 Saab 9000 Cse

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,987 mi
Last recorded154,987 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse125,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP379 SYK
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 154,987 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jun 2016 151,908 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 151,907 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 147,087 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 140,901 miles

slight low effort to handbrake

travel in hand brake lever

Pass 6 Jul 2013 136,318 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear suspension slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2012 133,637 miles

light switch loose

Fail 6 Jun 2012 13,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

light switch loose

Pass 19 May 2011 127,031 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 May 2011 127,031 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 119,835 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 119,835 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 114,107 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 107,751 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 May 2008 107,751 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 103,974 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 103,970 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 101,252 miles

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 SYK is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P379 SYK, 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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P379 SYK is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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