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P486 WCK

1997 Saab 9000 Cd

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,479 mi
Last recorded136,479 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cd109,391 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP486 WCK
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cd
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 136,479 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 136,479 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Coolant leak

Fail 4 Jul 2012 125,643 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 125,643 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 115,387 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 115,837 miles

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

extra nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working

extra offside Rear position lamp(s) not working

Pass 9 Jul 2010 106,218 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 101,473 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 101,470 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 99,882 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2009 99,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2008 95,139 miles

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

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

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

slight inbalance to front brakes

Fail 3 Jan 2008 95,139 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

slight inbalance to front brakes

Pass 2 Jan 2007 89,599 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2006 84,687 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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P486 WCK is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cd in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P486 WCK, 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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P486 WCK is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cd, first registered on 22 January 1997.

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