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P606 ARU

1997 Saab 9000 Cde

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,634 mi
Last recorded160,634 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cde124,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP606 ARU
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cde
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2012 160,634 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2011 160,609 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2010 147,480 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 147,480 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 138,351 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2009 138,350 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 132,602 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 127,605 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 123,314 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cde?

Based on 12,249 MOT tests across 2,055 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
4,460
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
2,055
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 696
constant velocity joint gaiter split 619
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 615
parking brake recording little or no effort 465
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 437
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P606 ARU is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cde in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 Cde models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 124,218 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 Cde fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 696 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P606 ARU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P606 ARU registered?

P606 ARU is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cde, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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