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P617 EDC

1997 Saab 9000 Cse

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2012
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

135,480 mi
Last recorded135,480 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse125,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP617 EDC
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2011 135,480 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 135,470 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 134,035 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2010 134,024 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 124,238 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 124,238 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 112,637 miles

rear flexible brake hose ferrule's slightly corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2008 112,625 miles

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

rear flexible brake hose ferrule's slightly corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2007 102,030 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 97,679 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 92,103 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 90,826 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2005 90,826 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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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P617 EDC is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P617 EDC, 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 P617 EDC registered?

P617 EDC is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P617 EDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P617 EDC shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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