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P383 ORV

1997 Saab 9000 Cs

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,653 mi
Last recorded172,653 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cs124,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP383 ORV
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2013 172,653 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 172,653 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 166,452 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 Jan 2012 166,452 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 161,406 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 161,400 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 156,185 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 149,182 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 143,296 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 143,288 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 133,011 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 119,611 miles

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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P383 ORV is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P383 ORV, 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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What year was P383 ORV registered?

P383 ORV is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 23 May 1997.

Is P383 ORV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P383 ORV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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