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P656 SUU

1997 Saab 9000 Cse

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,904 mi
Last recorded124,904 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse125,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP656 SUU
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 124,904 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2017 124,904 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 124,191 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 124,191 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 121,841 miles

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 3 Sep 2015 121,841 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 119,250 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2014 119,242 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 116,550 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 116,550 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 111,718 miles

antiroll bar D bushes worn

Fail 16 Jul 2011 106,668 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 106,668 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 98,778 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2010 98,778 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 82,696 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 76,467 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 2 Aug 2007 70,621 miles

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)

Fail 2 Aug 2007 70,609 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 65,138 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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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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What year was P656 SUU registered?

P656 SUU is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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