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P478 MCS

1997 Saab 9000 Cd

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

172,170 mi
Last recorded172,170 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cd109,391 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP478 MCS
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cd
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2011 172,170 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 172,170 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2010 163,200 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear number plate deteriorating.

Fail 14 Jun 2010 163,200 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear number plate deteriorating.

Pass 11 Jun 2009 153,730 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 142,969 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2008 142,969 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 130,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar 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)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 118,027 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 118,027 miles

Brake linkage excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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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P478 MCS is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cd in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P478 MCS, 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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P478 MCS is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cd, first registered on 10 June 1997.

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