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P482 ECF

1997 Saab 9000 Cd

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,982 mi
Last recorded71,982 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cd109,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP482 ECF
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cd
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2010 71,982 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 58,867 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2009 58,867 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Feb 2008 46,648 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 46,648 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 37,006 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Jan 2007 37,006 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 26,433 miles

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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P482 ECF is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cd in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P482 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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What year was P482 ECF registered?

P482 ECF is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cd, first registered on 24 January 1997.

Is P482 ECF safe to buy?

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