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P485 FPM

1997 Saab 9000 Cde

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,699 mi
Last recorded185,699 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cde124,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP485 FPM
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cde
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2010 185,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2009 180,403 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2009 180,403 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2008 174,372 miles

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2007 168,378 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 168,378 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2006 160,420 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 160,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

Pass 31 Oct 2005 149,748 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cde?

Based on 12,249 MOT tests across 2,055 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
4,460
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
2,055
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 696
constant velocity joint gaiter split 619
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 615
parking brake recording little or no effort 465
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 437
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P485 FPM is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cde in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 Cde models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 124,218 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 Cde fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 696 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P485 FPM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cde typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9000 Cde is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P485 FPM registered?

P485 FPM is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cde, first registered on 27 May 1997.

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