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P52 KJB

1997 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

160,956 mi
Last recorded160,956 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo123,827 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP52 KJB
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse Turbo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 160,956 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear d bush has slight play

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 160,955 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear d bush has slight play

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 153,029 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 146,090 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 146,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rec changing (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 138,283 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 138,281 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2016 126,793 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 May 2016 126,792 miles

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

Fuel hose excessively damaged breather hose filler neck area (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear bumper damage

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 116,911 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 116,902 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 105,310 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 91,797 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 81,900 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 69,505 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2010 68,410 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

scratch in windscreen

Pass 9 Aug 2010 68,410 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

scratch in windscreen

Fail 5 Aug 2009 66,915 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wiper blade starting to smeer

Pass 5 Aug 2009 66,915 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wiper blade starting to smeer

Pass 20 Aug 2008 65,179 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 62,796 miles

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

o/s headlight set at minimum level

Pass 18 Jul 2006 59,970 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

center exh box rubbers splitting

o/s/f wheel slightly buckled

slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 18 Jul 2006 59,970 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

center exh box rubbers splitting

o/s/f wheel slightly buckled

slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cse Turbo?

Based on 4,082 MOT tests across 802 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
6,553
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
802
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 287
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 274
constant velocity joint gaiter split 240
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 185
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 157
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P52 KJB is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 123,827 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 Cse Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 287 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P52 KJB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cse Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9000 Cse Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P52 KJB is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo, first registered on 17 May 1997.

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