MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
278,973 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is P491 ECF safe to buy?
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