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P476 ECF

1997 Saab 9000 Cd

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

100,009 mi
Last recorded100,009 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cd109,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP476 ECF
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cd
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 100,009 miles

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

o/s/f wiperblade split ends

Fail 22 May 2012 100,009 miles

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

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

o/s/f wiperblade split ends

Pass 13 May 2011 98,906 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear shocks rusty

slight leak from power steering pipe

Fail 11 May 2011 98,906 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both rear shocks rusty

slight leak from power steering pipe

Pass 28 May 2010 98,230 miles
Fail 27 May 2010

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 96,430 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 94,886 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both cv boots perished

handbrake not set up correctly

nearside brake caliper nipple missing

rear metal brake lines some corrosion

Fail 23 Jun 2008 94,886 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both cv boots perished

handbrake not set up correctly

nearside brake caliper nipple missing

rear metal brake lines some corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2007 89,147 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 89,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

unable to check outter sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2006 83,272 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 832,272 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cd?

Based on 14,935 MOT tests across 2,729 vehicles.

65.1%
Pass Rate
4,366
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,729
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 902
constant velocity joint gaiter split 788
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 771
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 525
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 520
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P476 ECF is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cd in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 Cd models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 109,391 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 Cd fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 902 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P476 ECF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cd typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9000 Cd is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P476 ECF is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cd, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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