MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,618 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
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)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
coolant leak from water pump
oil leak from turbo pipe
coolant leak from water pump
oil leak from turbo pipe
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)
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
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
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)
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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