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P657 YGG

1997 Saab 9000 Cse

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

105,325 mi
Last recorded105,325 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse125,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP657 YGG
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 105,325 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 105,319 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 103,404 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

all brake noise

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 103,398 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

all brake noise

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 101,353 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

all slight brake noise

front brake discs slight pitted

Fail 27 Sep 2011 101,264 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

all slight brake noise

front brake discs slight pitted

Pass 8 Oct 2010 98,108 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all underside corroded slight

exhaust design at front dosent have mountings but exhaust still adeqetly supported

front brake discs pitted

Fail 5 Oct 2010 98,098 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all underside corroded slight

exhaust design at front dosent have mountings but exhaust still adeqetly supported

front brake discs pitted

Pass 30 Sep 2009 93,621 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 87,895 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

rear both brake ferrules corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2008 87,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

rear both brake ferrules corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2007 82,551 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2007 82,551 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 76,571 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 76,571 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 69,984 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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P657 YGG is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P657 YGG, 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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P657 YGG is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 23 May 1997.

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