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P383 LJB

1997 Saab 9000 Cse

Purple Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

203,630 mi
Last recorded203,630 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse125,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP383 LJB
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 203,630 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 198,630 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 190,002 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 182,210 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 175,972 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 169,599 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 169,596 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 169,013 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 160,810 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 160,810 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 158,760 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 157,019 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 156,999 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 154,741 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 154,686 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 152,488 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 152,488 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 150,690 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 147,695 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 143,410 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 137,381 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/f and n/s/f steering knuckle joint has slight play

Fail 8 Sep 2011 137,381 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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

Oil leak

o/s/f and n/s/f steering knuckle joint has slight play

Pass 13 Sep 2010 132,484 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 126,301 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 122,617 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2008 122,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 116,429 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2006 105,254 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 105,254 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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P383 LJB is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Purple with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 P383 LJB, 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 P383 LJB registered?

P383 LJB is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 10 February 1997.

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