MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,417 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
advisery; srs vwarning lamp on
advise only breather pipe at fuel filler neck under wheel arch split
advise only srs light on
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
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