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P527 NOV

1997 Saab 9000 Cs

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,114 mi
Last recorded127,114 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cs124,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP527 NOV
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2011 127,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 127,092 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 124,026 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 124,018 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 120,623 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 120,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 112,482 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 112,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 103,564 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 103,564 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 95,950 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 95,950 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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P527 NOV is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P527 NOV, 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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What year was P527 NOV registered?

P527 NOV is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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