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P462 VGJ

1997 Saab 9000 Cs I

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,875 mi
Last recorded87,875 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cs I119,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP462 VGJ
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs I
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2008 87,875 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front 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)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 79,072 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 79,560 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 73,971 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 73,971 miles

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs I?

Based on 1,191 MOT tests across 295 vehicles.

62.2%
Pass Rate
6,084
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 109
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 100
constant velocity joint gaiter split 90
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 64
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
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P462 VGJ is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs I in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 Cs I models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 119,469 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 I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 109 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P462 VGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cs I typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9000 Cs I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P462 VGJ registered?

P462 VGJ is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs I, first registered on 8 May 1997.

Is P462 VGJ safe to buy?

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