MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,477 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust corroded
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
oil leak
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
centre stop lamp not working
offside headlamp faded
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
passenger sunvisor doesnt stay in the stowed position
Advise:engine oil leak
Advise:exhaust heat shield above catlytic converter bolt loose
Advise:hard to stabalize revs for emissions test between 2500-3000rpm
Advise:n/s/f tyre 3mm tread
Advise:power steering pipes sweaty with fluid
Advise:rear brake disc corrosion thus brake pad not operating over entire disc surface
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advise:engine oil leak
Advise:exhaust heat shield above catlytic converter bolt loose
Advise:hard to stabalize revs for emissions test between 2500-3000rpm
Advise:n/s/f tyre 3mm tread
Advise:power steering pipes sweaty with fluid
Advise:rear brake disc corrosion thus brake pad not operating over entire disc surface
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advise:engine oil leak
Advise:exhaust system detiorating
Advise:o/s/f headlamp beam image detiorating
Advise:rear brake disc corrosion
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advise:engine oil leak
Advise:exhaust system detiorating
Advise:o/s/f headlamp beam image detiorating
Advise:rear brake disc corrosion
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cse?
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P54 PLA is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 P54 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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What year was P54 PLA registered?
P54 PLA is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 28 June 1997.
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