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P52 PLA

1997 Saab 9000 Cse

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,838 mi
Last recorded127,838 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse125,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP52 PLA
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 127,838 miles

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

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear BUMPER DAMAGED

Fail 4 Oct 2024 127,838 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear BUMPER DAMAGED

Pass 14 Jul 2023 127,557 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 126,809 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 121,965 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 117,992 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 110,700 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 101,327 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 99,356 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 95,453 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 92,726 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 87,212 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 81,909 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm 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)

Pass 30 May 2012 74,677 miles

advise front brake discs lipped.

advise nearside front tyre perrished.

Fail 24 May 2012 74,619 miles

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

advise front brake discs lipped.

advise nearside front tyre perrished.

advise stone chip front screen.

Pass 1 Jun 2011 66,535 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 65,891 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 63,341 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 63,341 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jun 2008 60,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 60,089 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 58,588 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 56,366 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 53,803 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cse?

Based on 66,427 MOT tests across 8,456 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
5,407
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
8,456
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,315
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,266
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,254
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,148
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,998
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P52 PLA is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 Cse models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 125,188 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 Cse fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 3,315 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P52 PLA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cse typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9000 Cse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P52 PLA is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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