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P646 XPN

1997 Saab 9000 Cse

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

212,982 mi
Last recorded212,982 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse125,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP646 XPN
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2012 212,982 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 210,562 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

clutch biting point low

starter noisy

Fail 8 Nov 2011 210,557 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

starter noisy

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

clutch bike low

Pass 12 Nov 2010 207,943 miles

Coolant leak

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

Rear Panhard rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

high level brake light incomplete

o/s/f washer jet partially blocked

Fail 9 Nov 2010 204,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Rear Panhard rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

high level brake light incomplete

o/s/f washer jet partially blocked

Pass 17 Nov 2009 201,201 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Nov 2009 201,199 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 195,801 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2008 195,783 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 189,756 miles

tyres very low on tread. nearside front right on legal minimum requirement. †slight exhaust blow from flexible pipe. †wipers smeary †front brake discs worn

Pass 16 Aug 2006 184,345 miles

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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P646 XPN is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P646 XPN, 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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P646 XPN is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 14 April 1997.

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