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P603 SUU

1997 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

184,742 mi
Last recorded184,742 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto121,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP603 SUU
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs Turbo Auto
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2009 184,742 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 177,530 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 177,530 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 168,909 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 168,909 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2006 158,052 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2006 158,052 miles

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

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

oil leak

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto?

Based on 1,048 MOT tests across 243 vehicles.

63.3%
Pass Rate
5,976
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
243
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 98
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 88
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 71
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 59
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 48
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P603 SUU is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 121,254 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 Cs Turbo Auto fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 98 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P603 SUU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P603 SUU registered?

P603 SUU is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is P603 SUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P603 SUU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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