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P472 WCK

1997 Saab 9000 Cs

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

154,129 mi
Last recorded154,129 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cs124,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP472 WCK
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2010 154,129 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bothside front inner steering rack small amount of play.

engine very noise ,in my opinion chain timing is flapping.

nearside head lamp lens stone chip.and poor light output.

offside rear seat belt need little help in retracting.

steering column mechanism significant amount of play ,marginal pass.

steering ram ,is seaping small amount of oil.

Fail 9 Jul 2010 154,129 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

bothside front inner steering rack small amount of play.

engine very noise ,in my opinion chain timing is flapping.

nearside head lamp lens stone chip.and poor light output.

offside rear seat belt need little help in retracting.

steering column mechanism significant amount of play ,marginal pass.

steering ram ,is seaping small amount of oil.

Pass 11 Jul 2009 148,883 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 144,213 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 144,213 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear door not opening from inside or outside

Pass 13 Jul 2007 126,026 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear door can not be opened from inside or outside th car

Fail 13 Jul 2007 126,026 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside rear door can not be opened from inside or outside th car

Pass 18 Jul 2006 106,379 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 106,359 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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
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P472 WCK is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P472 WCK, 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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P472 WCK is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 22 January 1997.

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