MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,904 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front headlamp chipped bulb replaced beam pattern visible but advise new headlight needed
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
hazard switch fault at first cleared working o.k
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid drivers side (8.2.3)
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
hazard switch fault at first cleared working o.k
Nearside Front headlamp aim dull
Nearside Front intermittent headlamp fault
Nearside Front intermittent main beam fault
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front intermittent headlamp fault
Offside Front intermittent main beam fault
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
dampness visible around fuel filler neck
intermittent ABS light fault
intermittent hazard switch fault
slight play detected at steering wheel
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front headlamp aim dull
Nearside Front intermittent headlamp fault
Nearside Front intermittent main beam fault
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front intermittent headlamp fault
Offside Front intermittent main beam fault
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
dampness visible around fuel filler neck
intermittent hazard switch fault
slight play detected at steering wheel
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear silencer deteriorated
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & worn on outer edge + cracked in tread pattern (4.1.E.1)
O/s front tyre cracking on sidewall & tread.
Rear silencer deteriorated
n/s front tyre 3mm low outer edge
rear exhaust starting to corrode outer skin
slight play o/s front wheel
stone chip n/s headlight
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
n/s front tyre 3mm low outer edge
rear exhaust starting to corrode outer skin
slight play o/s front wheel
stone chip n/s headlight
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
parking brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
rear exhaust deteriorated
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 Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear exhaust deteriorated
antiroll bar D bushes worn
Nearside Rear Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear brake pads low
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cse?
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P656 SUU is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 P656 SUU, 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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P656 SUU is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 14 March 1997.
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