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P491 ECF

1997 Saab 9000 Cs I

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

278,973 mi
Last recorded278,973 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cs I119,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP491 ECF
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs I
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2009 278,973 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 278,972 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 271,653 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both rear antiroll bar bushes worn

offside wiper worn

Pass 8 Jan 2007 258,915 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 244,903 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs I?

Based on 1,191 MOT tests across 295 vehicles.

62.2%
Pass Rate
6,084
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 109
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 100
constant velocity joint gaiter split 90
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 64
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
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P491 ECF is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs I in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 Cs I models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 119,469 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 Cs I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 109 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P491 ECF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P491 ECF registered?

P491 ECF is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs I, first registered on 17 January 1997.

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