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P61 EJM

1997 Saab 9000 Cs

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

106,244 mi
Last recorded106,244 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cs124,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP61 EJM
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 106,244 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 8 Apr 2024 106,105 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 105,610 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 104,600 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 104,296 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 103,440 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 100,667 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 100,667 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 98,473 miles

Both front c.v gaiters leaking (prompt)

engine oil leak

fuel cap seal cracking

fuel tank breather pipe securing clip broken

handbrake travel

Fail 1 Feb 2018 98,435 miles

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both front c.v gaiters leaking (prompt)

engine oil leak

fuel cap seal cracking

fuel tank breather pipe securing clip broken

handbrake travel

Pass 31 Jan 2017 97,196 miles

cv gaiter deterioated

n/s/f drop link has play not excessive

oil leak

oil leak

rear anti roll bar bushes have slight play

Pass 3 Feb 2016 96,000 miles

minor oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2015 94,626 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 90,985 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 86,411 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 83,008 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 79,750 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 75,914 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 72,973 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 72,973 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 70,518 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 67,033 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 63,375 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs?

Based on 33,282 MOT tests across 5,124 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
4,999
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
5,124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,064
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,005
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,704
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,210
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,122
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P61 EJM is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 Cs models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 124,588 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 Cs fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,064 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P61 EJM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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P61 EJM is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 6 February 1997.

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