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P47 KJB

1997 Saab 9000 Cs

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,203 mi
Last recorded148,203 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cs124,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP47 KJB
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2009 148,203 miles

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

n/s/r tyre deflated

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 2 Jul 2009 148,203 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre deflated

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Jun 2008 136,585 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 136,585 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 124,674 miles

both c.v. boots cracking

both rear tyres cracking

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

nearside front indicator starting to fade

power steering pipes

Fail 29 May 2007 124,510 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

both c.v. boots cracking.

both rear tyres cracking

nearside front indicator starting to fade

power steering pipes

Pass 11 Apr 2006 114,677 miles

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Fail 10 Apr 2006 114,677 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Both rear tyres wearing on outer edges of treads.

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

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

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

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

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

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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P47 KJB is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P47 KJB, 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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P47 KJB is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 23 May 1997.

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