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P496 OAV

1997 Saab 9000 Cde

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

97,618 mi
Last recorded97,618 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cde124,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP496 OAV
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cde
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2014 97,618 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 31 Jan 2014 97,613 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 29 Jan 2013 91,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

coolant leak from water pump

oil leak from turbo pipe

Pass 29 Jan 2013 91,118 miles

coolant leak from water pump

oil leak from turbo pipe

Pass 31 Jan 2012 83,788 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 83,782 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 76,393 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 67,650 miles

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

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

Plastic oversills fitted

Fail 22 Dec 2009 67,650 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Plastic oversills fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2009 58,315 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)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 58,047 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 57,644 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 57,581 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside front and rear discs rusty

Pass 10 Jan 2006 56,752 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cde?

Based on 12,249 MOT tests across 2,055 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
4,460
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
2,055
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 696
constant velocity joint gaiter split 619
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 615
parking brake recording little or no effort 465
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 437
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P496 OAV is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cde in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 Cde models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 124,218 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 Cde fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 696 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P496 OAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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P496 OAV is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cde, first registered on 21 May 1997.

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