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P643 VTG

1997 Saab 9000 Cs

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cs124,588 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP643 VTG
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2012

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 180,801 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 175,749 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 175,749 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 169,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Feb 2010 169,506 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

headlamp aims becoming poor

not all bulbs in high level lamp working

rear number plate becoming poor

s.r.s light on !!

Pass 30 Jan 2009 163,629 miles

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

front and rear disc's rusty

offside rear door will not open !!

Fail 29 Jan 2009 163,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

front and rear disc's rusty

offside rear door will not open !!

Pass 5 Jun 2008 157,671 miles

exhaust rubbers perrished

offside rear door wont open

Fail 4 Jun 2008 157,671 miles

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

Exhaust rubbers perishing

Offside rear door will not open from inside or outside (didn't affect test)

Pass 24 May 2007 150,169 miles

S.R.S light on

engine oil leak headgasket area

o/s/f and rear wiper blades split

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 22 May 2007 150,161 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

S.R.S light on

engine oil leak headgasket area

middel exhaust box rubber in poor condition

o/s/f and rear wiper blades split

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 5 May 2006 139,825 miles

S.R.S. light on

cracked windscreen zone b

engine oil leak possible headgasket

exhaust middel box rubbers in poor condtion

front wipers smearing

rear view mirror lose

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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P643 VTG is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,064 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P643 VTG, 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 P643 VTG registered?

P643 VTG is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 6 January 1997.

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