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P38 JKO

1997 Saab 9000 Cse

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

113,974 mi
Last recorded113,974 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse125,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP38 JKO
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 113,974 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 112,300 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 112,300 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up is on the right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel hose damaged breather at filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2020 110,664 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pipe next to rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear arch rusty but not holed yet

Offside Front seat back has slight play due to wear

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front headlamps look pushed back and bumper and bonnet don't fit as they should

brake fluid looks dirty

head lamp masks fitted at time of retest

Fail 20 Jan 2020 110,664 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both kick right (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pipe next to rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear arch rusty but not holed yet

Offside Front seat back has slight play due to wear

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front headlamps look pushed back and bumper and bonnet don't fit as they should

brake fluid looks dirty

Pass 16 Jan 2019 108,274 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 105,486 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 101,263 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 98,866 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 95,308 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 92,039 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 88,296 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 84,461 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 80,283 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 80,283 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 75,550 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 72,180 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 68,880 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 68,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 63,612 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 58,559 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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P38 JKO is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P38 JKO, 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 P38 JKO registered?

P38 JKO is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P38 JKO safe to buy?

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