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P49 GDP

1997 Saab 9000 Cs

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

220,603 mi
Last recorded220,603 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cs124,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP49 GDP
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 220,603 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 220,593 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 207,507 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 207,455 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced nearside/offside (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 199,854 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 199,840 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn most rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 189,307 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 181,369 miles

front anti roll bar link bushes worn with play

front brake hoses perished

Pass 28 Oct 2015 164,470 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 151,097 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 147,358 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 145,287 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 142,547 miles

front brake discs badly corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2011 142,547 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs badly corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2010 139,905 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 139,905 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 137,440 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 131,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 131,022 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 127,539 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 127,539 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 118,972 miles

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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P49 GDP is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 P49 GDP, 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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P49 GDP is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 14 April 1997.

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