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P493 OAV

1997 Saab 9000 Cse

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

78,720 mi
Last recorded78,720 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse125,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP493 OAV
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 78,720 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 78,267 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear section of exhaust in poor condition

Pass 23 Jul 2021 77,901 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 23 Jul 2021 77,901 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 30 Jul 2020 77,064 miles

All Jacking points corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Silencer corroded and poor condition

Pass 17 Jul 2019 76,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 76,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 76,435 miles

Steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2017 74,762 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 73,298 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 70,739 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 70,736 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 67,854 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 66,656 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracking

Pass 10 Jul 2012 63,593 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 60,964 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f headlamp beam weak

Pass 13 Jul 2010 57,345 miles

advise that the o/s/r discs is badly pitted

Fail 12 Jul 2010 57,343 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise that the o/s/r discs is badly pitted

Fail 24 Jul 2009 54,680 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED MORE ON OFFSIDE REAR OUTER SIDE OF DISC

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 54,680 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED MORE ON OFFSIDE REAR OUTER SIDE OF DISC

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

Pass 4 Aug 2008 51,592 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake hose ferrulle corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2008 51,586 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake hose ferrulle corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 47,294 miles

both front tyres very low on inside edges. †offside rear tyre low on tread, perished and stepped.

Pass 3 Jul 2006 42,269 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Jun 2006 42,255 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

offside and nearside front flexible hose ferrels slightly corroded.

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cse?

Based on 66,427 MOT tests across 8,456 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
5,407
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
8,456
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,315
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,266
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,254
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,148
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,998
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P493 OAV is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P493 OAV, 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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P493 OAV is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 14 May 1997.

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