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P387 SDS

1997 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,435 mi
Last recorded116,435 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo123,827 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP387 SDS
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse Turbo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2008 116,435 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 106,615 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 106,596 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 1 Jun 2006 100,153 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 100,153 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

areas of corrosion developing on underside of vehicle

corrosion build up on metal section of o/s/r brake flexi hose

exhaust hanger rubbers starting to tear

front tyres wearing on inner edges

movement in front lower wishbone bushes

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cse Turbo?

Based on 4,082 MOT tests across 802 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
6,553
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
802
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 287
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 274
constant velocity joint gaiter split 240
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 185
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 157
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P387 SDS is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 123,827 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 Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 287 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P387 SDS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cse Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9000 Cse Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P387 SDS registered?

P387 SDS is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo, first registered on 26 February 1997.

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