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P649 XAB

1997 Saab 9000 Cse

Purple Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

252,838 mi
Last recorded252,838 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse125,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP649 XAB
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2015 252,838 miles

air conditioning condenser damaged

bonnet struts weak and do not hold bonnet open

centre exhaust corroded

exhaust loose from turbo back

front anti roll bar links deteriorated

front no plate deteriorated

front tyres worn on edges

nearside front shockabsorber weak

oil leaks & low

play in front anti roll bar d bushes

Fail 25 Aug 2015 252,831 miles

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres worn on edges

nearside front shockabsorber weak

air conditioning condenser damaged

bonnet struts weak and do not hold bonnet open

centre exhaust corroded

exhaust loose from turbo back

front anti roll bar links deteriorated

front no plate deteriorated

offside rear inner side light inoperative

oil leaks & low

play in front anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 26 Aug 2014 218,614 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front o/s headlamp wiper not working

Fail 19 Aug 2014 248,174 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front o/s headlamp wiper not working

Pass 21 Aug 2013 241,842 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 241,842 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 232,352 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 232,352 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 222,070 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 222,070 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 210,235 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 210,230 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 198,966 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 198,964 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 188,025 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 188,019 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2007 176,748 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 176,748 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 166,447 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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P649 XAB is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Purple with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 P649 XAB, 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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P649 XAB is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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