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P493 WCK

1997 Saab 9000 Cs

Black Lpg 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

203,996 mi
Last recorded203,996 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cs124,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP493 WCK
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 203,996 miles

Engine management warning light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (3.5.1i)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Surface rust on underside components including brake pipes

Fail 23 Jun 2016 203,996 miles

Engine management warning light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (3.5.1i)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Surface rust on underside components including brake pipes

Pass 22 Jul 2015 199,206 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 199,206 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 197,025 miles

CAT Bracket broken

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 197,071 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

CAT Bracket broken

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 188,178 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

headlamp reflectors becoming weak(still has visible pattern)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 188,178 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

headlamp reflectors becoming weak(still has visible pattern)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 175,588 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 164,202 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 150,656 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 135,025 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 121,942 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 105,142 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 90,679 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 88,593 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Jan 2006 88,593 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P493 WCK is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs in Black with a 1,985cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P493 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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P493 WCK is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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