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P538 ESO

1997 Saab 9000 Cse

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

176,295 mi
Last recorded176,295 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse125,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP538 ESO
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2012 176,295 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 176,295 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 169,365 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 169,365 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 162,586 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 162,586 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 157,740 miles

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

abs sometimes flashes ? possible traction control fault ; advise to be checked '

Pass 30 Oct 2008 147,845 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 147,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

fuel filler pipe clips corroded off ?

Pass 3 Sep 2007 131,464 miles

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

fuel filter looks damp ?

Pass 4 Aug 2006 114,408 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2006 113,942 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear roll bar bushes worn

front & rear pads appear low & front & rear discs starting to corrode

o/s steering rack gaiter is twisted

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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P538 ESO is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 3,315 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P538 ESO, 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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P538 ESO is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 10 March 1997.

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