MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,067 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
windscreen washer bottle leaking
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto?
Based on 1,048 MOT tests across 243 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P497 WCK is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1997 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 121,254 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 Cs Turbo Auto fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 98 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P497 WCK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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P497 WCK is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto, first registered on 22 January 1997.
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