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P549 WHG

1997 Saab 9000 Cse

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

184,415 mi
Last recorded184,415 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse125,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP549 WHG
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2020 184,415 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective all exhaust mount rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded outer casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged release button damaged but still releases (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded outer casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 181,280 miles

O/S/F seat belt buckle release button cracked

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

all exhaust mounts heavily perished and split, also the centre exhaust section is supported by a large cable tie

both front track rod gaiters are perished

front anti-roll bar bushes worn/perished and the rear anti-roll bar bushes are heavily worn

rear tyres are worn to 4mm and are slightly perished

various body/bumper scuffs

various engine oil leaks

Fail 5 Nov 2019 181,280 miles

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

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

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

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

O/S/F seat belt buckle release button cracked

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

all exhaust mounts heavily perished and split, also the centre exhaust section is supported by a large cable tie

both front track rod gaiters are perished

front anti-roll bar bushes worn/perished and the rear anti-roll bar bushes are heavily worn

rear tyres are worn to 4mm and are slightly perished

various body/bumper scuffs

various engine oil leaks

Pass 8 Nov 2018 175,536 miles

Bumpers scuffed

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

n/s/r tyre is slightly perished the valve stem is also slightly perished

various engine oil leaks

Pass 27 Nov 2017 165,767 miles

Bumpers scuffed

Rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

o/s spot light not working

Pass 15 Nov 2016 159,043 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

Front tyres worn to 3 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

N/s spot light not working

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Fail 15 Nov 2016 159,043 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

Front tyres worn to 3 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

N/s spot light not working

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

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Phone holder (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 152,899 miles

the front lip of the o/s sill is dented

the front steering track rod end and suspension ball joint dust covers are perished

the n/s headlamp wiper arm is missing

the n/s/f brake is binding slightly

the n/s/f tyre side wall is perished

there are small stone chips in the windscreen

there are some minor engine oil leaks

there is slight underbody and component corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2014 145,668 miles

front lower arm rear bushes slightly cracked/perished.

rear brake disc surface slightly corroded.

slight play in the rear anti roll bar bushes.

Pass 29 Nov 2013 138,378 miles

front brake pads 2/3's worn.

slight oil leak from engine/ gearbox area.

slight play in the rear anti roll bar bushes.

steering rack slightly damp.

Pass 6 Nov 2012 131,044 miles

both front tyres worn to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.

centre exhaust mounting perished.

rear brake disc surface corroded. handbrake performance close to 16% legal limit.

Pass 21 Nov 2011 124,197 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

headlamp patterns poor.

slight movement on front lower arm rear bushes.

underbody very dry/corroded.

various slight engine oil leaks.

Pass 2 Dec 2010 116,817 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn/lipped.

both front tyre tread depths 2mm (legal limit 1.6mm).

engine wet with oil.

o/s/f flexi brake hose slightly worn on ABS wire.

rear anti rollbar mountings have play but still secure.

Pass 19 Nov 2009 108,058 miles

bumpers scuffed.

engine & gearbox damp with oil.

handbrake travels high.

headlamp patterns poor.

o/s/f brake hose rubbing ABS sensor wire (Marked slightly).

rear brake pads 2/3's worn! Rear brake discs worn/corroded (Replace with brake pads)!

various stone chips & scratches in windscreen, (Stone chips in 'A' zone very close to legal limit of 10 mm)!

Fail 19 Nov 2009 108,058 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

bumpers scuffed.

engine & gearbox damp with oil.

handbrake travels high.

headlamp patterns poor.

o/s/f brake hose rubbing ABS sensor wire (Marked slightly).

rear brake pads 2/3's worn! Rear brake discs worn/corroded (Replace with brake pads)!

various stone chips & scratches in windscreen, (Stone chips in 'A' zone very close to legal limit of 10 mm)!

Pass 13 Nov 2008 101,087 miles

auxillary drive belt perished.

both rear anti roll bar mountings worn.

engine/gearbox damp with oil.

upper engine stabilizer rubber mounting split but still secure.

various light scratches in windscreen.

Pass 13 Nov 2007 93,006 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 93,006 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2006 84,972 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 84,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2005 75,481 miles

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

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

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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P549 WHG is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P549 WHG, 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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P549 WHG is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 14 January 1997.

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