MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,938 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f indicator lense cracked
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
crack in n/s/f indicator len
Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
crack in n/s/f indicator len
AIR CON RAD DAMAGED
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AIR CON RAD DAMAGED
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cse?
Based on 66,427 MOT tests across 8,456 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P490 FCF is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Purple 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 Cse models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 125,188 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 Cse fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 3,315 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P490 FCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 9000 Cse typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9000 Cse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P490 FCF registered?
P490 FCF is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 13 January 1997.
Is P490 FCF safe to buy?
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