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P398 SUA

1997 Saab 9000 Cse

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

185,758 mi
Last recorded185,758 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse125,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP398 SUA
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2012 185,758 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded

Handbrake travel high

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

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

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 22 Apr 2011 171,810 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 171,776 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

o-s-r tyre close to limit and wearing unevenly

Pass 23 Apr 2010 156,517 miles

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

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

n/s/f cv gaiter slightly insecure

o/s/f seat runner worn

Fail 23 Apr 2010 156,517 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f cv gaiter slightly insecure

o/s/f seat runner worn

Pass 29 Apr 2009 139,851 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 139,851 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2008 123,319 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 123,319 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 108,066 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006

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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P398 SUA is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 P398 SUA, 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 P398 SUA registered?

P398 SUA is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 30 January 1997.

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