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P389 LNE

1997 Saab 9000 Cse

Purple Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

180,417 mi
Last recorded180,417 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse125,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP389 LNE
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2011 180,417 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 179,281 miles

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

advisery; srs vwarning lamp on

Pass 9 Sep 2008 170,141 miles

advise only breather pipe at fuel filler neck under wheel arch split

advise only srs light on

Fail 8 Sep 2008 170,141 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

advise only breather pipe at fuel filler neck under wheel arch split

advise only srs light on

Pass 23 Aug 2007 144,476 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 143,904 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

air bag light on

Pass 18 Aug 2006 120,471 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 120,471 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

advise 1-2mm cut in drivers seat belt

advise front indicators starting to fade

advise front outer CV boots starting to crack

advise n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

advise slight free play in steering column bushes

advise stering rack feels slightly rough lock to lock

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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P389 LNE is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Purple with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P389 LNE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P389 LNE registered?

P389 LNE is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P389 LNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P389 LNE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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