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P510 ECF

1997 Saab 9000 Cs

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

185,353 mi
Last recorded185,353 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cs124,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP510 ECF
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2013 185,353 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 175,532 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 175,518 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 167,315 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 167,259 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 155,988 miles

both rear tyre depths low and n/s/r worn on outer edge bonnet struts weak rear brake pads low

Pass 23 Oct 2009 146,489 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 146,489 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 140,398 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 140,398 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

front number plate badly damaged

offside front top engine steady arm bushes splitting

oil leak under bonnet

unable to inspect underside of sills/covered by shields

Pass 5 Nov 2007 133,996 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Nov 2007 133,996 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 17 Nov 2006 128,981 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside front top engine steady mounting rubber bush split

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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P510 ECF is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,064 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P510 ECF, 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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P510 ECF is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 2 January 1997.

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