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P38 YVK

1997 Saab 9000 Cse

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

206,826 mi
Last recorded206,826 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse125,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP38 YVK
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2017 206,826 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 29 Dec 2017 206,826 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 200,229 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 200,229 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 192,652 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 192,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 183,954 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 Jan 2015 183,954 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2014 173,865 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 163,958 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 163,958 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 163,958 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 155,495 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 155,495 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 145,149 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 136,575 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 136,575 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 125,149 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 125,149 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 116,040 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 107,727 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 94,902 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 YVK is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P38 YVK, 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 YVK registered?

P38 YVK is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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