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P490 WCK

1997 Saab 9000 Cs

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,170 mi
Last recorded82,170 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cs124,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP490 WCK
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 82,170 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front and both rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 80,886 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 18 Sep 2013 79,265 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 79,255 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 76,258 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 73,801 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 72,054 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 72,045 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 70,021 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 66,055 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 62,119 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 62,111 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 May 2006 58,374 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 58,287 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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P490 WCK is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P490 WCK, 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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What year was P490 WCK registered?

P490 WCK is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 22 January 1997.

Is P490 WCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P490 WCK shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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