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P629 JBA

1997 Saab 9000 Cs

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

165,211 mi
Last recorded165,211 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cs124,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP629 JBA
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2015 165,211 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 165,211 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 162,190 miles

fuel cap damaged

Fail 31 Jan 2014 162,190 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

fuel cap damaged

Pass 22 Jan 2013 158,259 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 156,026 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 151,136 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 148,018 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 143,860 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 139,108 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 131,841 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 126,065 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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P629 JBA is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P629 JBA, 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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What year was P629 JBA registered?

P629 JBA is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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