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P38 PLO

1997 Saab 9000 Cs

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

194,789 mi
Last recorded194,789 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cs124,588 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP38 PLO
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2014 194,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2013 184,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 May 2013 184,180 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 172,698 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2011 172,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2010 159,504 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 159,504 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 141,826 miles

offside rear antiroll bar bushes becoming worn

Fail 13 Mar 2009 141,826 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

offside rear antiroll bar bushes becoming worn

Pass 27 Feb 2008 130,972 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2008 130,972 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 123,544 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 123,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 115,918 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 115,918 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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P38 PLO is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P38 PLO, 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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P38 PLO is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 6 March 1997.

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